- Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 30/1/2028
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86 hours per fortnight
This position offers -
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Accredited for Paediatric Logbook
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Experience a broad case mix in our busy regional ED
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Registrars have high exposure to resuscitation area
NHW are seeking 2 ACEM trainees in TS2/3 to complete a 6-month core Emergency term and 6-months in our ICU in 2027.
The Emergency term is accredited as part of ACEM’s Blended Supervision Program. Trainees have a local supervisor at NHW and a DEMT based at Western Health in Melbourne. The ICU rotation is currently accredited by ACEM as non-ED time (awaiting accreditation inspection for upgrade to meeting requirements for ACEM critical care requirement).
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region. NHW has recently completed a major redevelopment, including the building of a new emergency department, ICU, and expansion of medical and paediatric units.
NHW is a growing regional service with 255 beds and is the major referral facility for the greater part of Northeast Victoria. Our Emergency Department sees >32,000 presentations per year. We have a varied case mix including trauma and approximately 25% of our presentations are paediatrics. The Emergency term is accredited for the paediatric logbook.
The Emergency Department is supported by a broad range of inpatient specialties including Internal Medicine, Critical Care Unit (including ICU, HDU and CCU beds), General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics/Rehabilitation, Medical Oncology, and Mental Health services.
There is a strong emphasis on education in our department. We are involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education as well as nursing and allied health education. University of Melbourne’s popular rural clinical school is located onsite, with education facilities that include a simulation lab and skills centre that are utilised in our registrar education program.
Our Senior Medical Staff comprises consultants from FACEM, FACRRM and FRACGP backgrounds.
Our Region
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Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
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An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
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We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
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Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
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Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
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https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
Applying for the role:
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Enquiries can be made with Medical Workforce at [email protected]
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Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.
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A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
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Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
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To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
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Applications close Monday, 31st of August 2026
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled before the advertisement’s closing date.
