Head of Unit – Emergency Department, Central Gippsland Health
Sale, Victoria, Australia
Central Gippsland Health is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking medical leader to join the organisation as Head of Unit – Emergency Department.
Reporting to the Director of Medical Services, the Head of Unit will provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for the Emergency Department at Sale Hospital, with accountability for promoting safe, timely, effective, equitable and person-centred emergency care.
About the Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a major provider of health and aged care services across the Wellington Shire, delivering integrated healthcare to communities throughout Central Gippsland and beyond.
Operating across Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, CGH provides a comprehensive range of acute, subacute, specialist and community-based health services. These include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal critical care services, operating theatres, oncology, dialysis, general medical and surgical services, and rehabilitation.
Sale Hospital's Emergency Department supports more than 18,000 presentations annually and is staffed by experienced medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams. The department operates with an electronic medical record system and is recognised for Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Certificate and Diploma training.
Why Join Central Gippsland Health?
Make a Meaningful Clinical Impact – Deliver specialist care that supports the health, independence and wellbeing of older people across Central Gippsland.
Lead Specialist Dementia Care – Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the Specialist Dementia Care Unit.
Work Across Integrated Health Services – Contribute to coordinated care spanning hospital, rehabilitation, residential aged care and community settings.
Support the Next Generation of Clinicians – Participate in medical education, supervision and professional development.
Influence Service Development – Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing development of regional healthcare services.
Enjoy a Regional Lifestyle – Build your career in Sale, with access to the communities and natural environment of Gippsland.
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A042469
Application deadline: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Chloe Waite, Principal Consultant
+61 (0) 439 420 184 chloe.waite@alumniglobal.com
Chris Davies, Managing Director
+61 (0) 477 010 023 chris.davies@alumniglobal.com
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