Director of Emergency Medicine

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Director Emergency Medicine role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Director of Emergency Medicine to join our growing team full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Director of Emergency Medicine provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to ensure the delivery safe, high-quality, and person-centred emergency care. The role oversees clinical governance, quality and safety initiatives, and risk management while fostering a collaborative environment for medical, nursing, and allied health teams. The Director is responsible for workplace planning, staff development, and educational programs that strengthen clinical capability and maintain a strong culture of learning. Working closely with executive leaders and regional partners, the Director drives innovation, service integration, and improvement initiatives to meet the needs of the Gippsland community and support LRH’s role as a major regional provider.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of Director of Emergency Medicine is:

• Provide strategic leadership to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred emergency care aligned with LRH’s objectives.
• Oversee clinical governance, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and evidence-based best practice.
• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage workforce planning, recruitment, rostering, supervision, and performance management of medical staff.
• Monitor and improve departmental performance, including clinical outcomes, patient flow, and operational efficiency.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and implement strategies to enhance models of care and patient experience.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• MBBS or equivalent, with full registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency medicine and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient-centred care.
• Proven ability to manage change, drive quality improvement, and deliver operational outcomes.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sophie Laurence, General Manager Medical Services via email: Sophie.Laurence@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 22 December 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.