Career Medical Officer (Grade 1/2) - Emergency Medicine - Canterbury Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Career Medical Officer Grade 1/2

Requisition ID: REQ685949

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking dynamic Career Medical Officers to join our team at Canterbury Hospital.

Are you a current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA, with at least three years of full-time clinical experience in an ED and/or in hospital-based practice?

The primary purpose of the role is to provide clinical management on the Emergency Department (ED) floor, and to support the Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) of the whole hospital after hours and overnight, allocating team roles, supervising junior medical staff and managing ED flow with optimal efficiency.

The Career Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine will be capable of working autonomously in performing and supervising ED clinical duties, and working to ensure that patients receive optimal care, both in the ED and the greater hospital as required.

For more information, please view the Position Description

What You Will Get In Return...

Opportunity for Salary PackagingBecome part of a high performing and supportive team.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Cameron Korb-Wells via email at Cameron.KorbWells@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 23 August 2026