Coastal QLD - Emergency Medicine

The Role
We are working closely with a regional referral hospital in Queensland seeking expressions of interest from Emergency Medicine Registrars. This full-time opportunity offers broad exposure to undifferentiated emergency presentations within a busy consultant-led Emergency Department, making it well suited to trainees pursuing ACEM Fellowship or international medical graduates looking to progress through the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) pathway.

You will manage a diverse mix of adult and paediatric emergency presentations, participate in the registrar roster, work alongside an experienced FACEM team and gain extensive experience in emergency procedures, resuscitation and acute care decision-making.

The Hospital
This modern regional referral hospital is the principal acute facility for a large coastal and regional catchment, delivering comprehensive emergency and specialist services.
Key features include:

• Regional referral Emergency Department serving a population of approximately 182,000 across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
• Modern healthcare facility with comprehensive medical, surgical and critical care services.
• Strong commitment to medical education and registrar development.

Training & Development
Training is a major strength of this position, offering recognised Emergency Medicine training together with pathways that support both Australian trainees and eligible international medical graduates.
Confirmed training features include:

• Foundational, Intermediate and Advanced ACEM Associateship training programs.
• Eligible international medical graduates may access the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program after meeting the published eligibility requirements, with successful completion leading to an AMC Certificate without sitting the AMC Clinical Examination.

Why Consider This Role

• ACEM Tier 3 accredited Emergency Medicine training.
• Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) pathway for eligible IMGs.
• Diverse emergency presentations across adult and paediatric patients.
• Non-ED rotations including Anaesthetics and ICU.
• Strong procedural and point-of-care ultrasound exposure.
• Consultant-led teaching within a supportive regional referral service.

The Location
Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, national parks and the Whitsunday region while working in a modern referral hospital. The region combines affordable living, excellent outdoor recreation and convenient air connections to Brisbane and other major Australian centres.

Requirements

• Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Recent Emergency Medicine experience appropriate to registrar level.
• Demonstrated commitment to Emergency Medicine training.
• Professional references.

International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to make contact.

About JPS Medical Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and training services to connect doctors with positions that align with their long-term career goals. Our understanding of College pathways and training structures allows us to guide you clearly through the next stage of your development.

Apply Now!
For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact:
Ashleigh Mair – JPS Medical Recruitment
0456 169 954
ashleigh@jpsrecruit.com.au

If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch. For doctors specifically interested in locum Emergency Medicine opportunities, I can also arrange an introduction to our specialist Locum team.