2026 Hospital Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position

Job Reference:2791

Position Title: 2026 Hospital Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine
Classification: HM13 - HM20 Relevant to year of experience
Salary per hour (exc. super): as per award
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: 12-month full time positions commencing February 2026 (2 positions available)

Eligibility:

• Must hold a MBBS or equivalent degree
• Meet the eligibility requirements for provisional or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Intention to register with an appropriate College (such as ACEM)
• Have a minimum of two years postgraduate clinical experience and be PGY3 or above by the 2026 clinical year

Closing date:24/08/2025

Bendigo Healths Emergency HMO year is designed for junior doctors who are committed to pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine and are seeking the clinical exposure supervision and training to support that pathway.

Based in our regional referral Emergency Department HMOs work at the frontline of acute care managing a diverse case mix including trauma paediatrics mental health presentations and complex medical emergencies. This role offers a valuable stepping stone towards ACEM training with a strong emphasis on independent decision-making procedural skills and critical thinking in a time-sensitive environment.

The program offers regular consultant-led teaching protected education time and simulation-based learning all within a department known for its supportive team culture and strong senior presence. As a regional health service Bendigo Health provides a level of autonomy and responsibility not always accessible in metropolitan settingsideal for doctors ready to take the next step in their Emergency Medicine careers.

If youre ready to commit to Emergency Medicine training and are looking for a challenging well-supported environment to grow your skills the Emergency HMO role at Bendigo Health offers an excellent foundation.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care combining outstanding services with a strong education training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s we have a long proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura Echuca Swan Hill Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute allied health cancer dental and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology Cardiology Renal Emergency Womens and Childrens Critical Care Specialist Clinics Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient outpatient community home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victorias largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the regions population of over 320000 and so the city offers excellent schools shopping and cultural precincts sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants beautiful parks walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested

Wed love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information Please contact via email at for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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