Position Title: Head of Department - Emergency Medicine
Classification: Senior Staff Specialist
Agreement: The NSW (Non-Declared), Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement 2021
Status: Full Time, 3 years, Fixed Term (with an option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 3 year term)
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to guide our Emergency Department into the future, in alignment with the St Vincent’s strategic vision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has demonstrated the ability to lead large-scale change and deliver meaningful improvements in both staff experience and patient outcomes. The role will hold medical managerial oversight, strategic direction and drive high quality medical practice for the Emergency Department. They will work closely with nursing, allied health and administrative leaders to lead system improvements, drive culture, communication and manage resources effectively.
Applications are invited from Staff Specialists for the role of Head of Department, Emergency Medicine. The Head of Department position will be offered as a three-year appointment, with the option to extend for a further three years.
If you are an experienced clinician with a passion for innovation, service improvement, and collaborative leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary:
Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and is responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality and efficient clinical services.
Implements the strategic direction of the Department consistent with that of the Clinical Stream.
Promotes clinical standards and clinical governance accountabilities for medical staff within the Department, as an integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, actively leading the implementing systems for outcome improvement and benchmarking.
Creates and leads a culture that attracts, trains, retains and empowers high calibre medical and other clinical staff within the department/ service.
Organises and coordinates senior and junior medical staff within the Department for the provision of high quality and efficient clinical service delivery, training, research, and Department accreditation.
Effectively acts to manage risks, including psychosocial hazards, in line with the organisation’s governance frameworks, industry standards, and legislation; actively creating and building a work environment and workplace culture that values respectful interactions, open communication, and collaborative problem solving.
Actively implement equity, diversity and inclusion strategies to support staff in the department and deliver culturally safe clinical services.
Develops strategies to effectively manage patient flow and access, prevention of hospital acquired complications, implementation of evidence based practices, and sustainable management of services.
Functions as a senior leader within the broader Operational Directorate, Medical Stream and Emergency Department, providing high quality leadership, management, and ongoing service development to meet community needs.
Selection Criteria:
Appointment within St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney as a Senior Medical Practitioner.
Possess Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Training or qualification in clinical leadership and or management or governance.
Knowledge and commitment to the implementation of best practice and clinical service innovation.
Commitment to clinical service planning and in the provision of a patient-focused, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective clinical service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead.
Commitment to implement and improve strategies in relation to patient safety, patient flow and access, length of stay, continuity of care, clinical variation and waiting times for treatment (where appropriate).
Demonstrated personal qualities of clinical leadership including communication skills, problem solving, time management, motivation, initiative, negotiation, collaboration and team building.
Demonstrated ability in implementing equity, diversity and inclusion principles as they apply to patient care and staff.
Commitment to workplace health and safety, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory behaviour in line with the relevant statutory acts and policies.
For more information about the role and its responsibilities, please svhs.soadmin@svha.org.au for a copy of the position description.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Professor Sandy Beveridge - sandy.beveridge@svha.org.au
This advertisement will close on 05 January 2026.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan