Staff Specialists, VMOs and CMOs in Emergency Medicine

Overview

When it came time to choose where to practise as an Emergency Physician, I came back to Maitland. The sense of connection, the family-like culture, and the cross-department collaboration made it an easy decision.

Dr Scott Flannagan, Clinical Co-Director, Emergency Medicine, Maitland Hospital

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More Opportunity. More Recognition. More Teamwork. More Collaboration

We are recruiting for our Emergency Department

• Permanent part time Staff Specialist 0.6 FTE
• Temporary part time Staff Specialist and Visiting Medical Officer roles available fixed term for up to 3 yrs
• Temporary part time Career Medical Officer roles fixed term for 12 mths

STAFF SPECIALISTS & VMOs – APPLY NOW: Applications Close 29 September 2025

About the Staff Specialists & VMOs

• Provide high-quality emergency care in a Tier 2 ACEM-accredited training site
• Contribute to education, policy development, and telehealth support for rural sites
• Manage a diverse caseload including medical, surgical, orthopaedic, obstetric, and paediatric presentations (paediatrics ~25%)
• Participate in after-hours and weekend rosters
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team with strong support from engaged senior management and mentor and train junior medical officers and Emergency Medicine trainees in an innovative teaching environment

Career Medical Officers

APPLY NOW: Application Close 15 September 2025

About the CMO roles

• Our position is structured to include educational and procedural requirements, tailored to your prior experience
• You will have one non-clinical shift out of eight, allowing you to focus on training activities such as attending courses, enhancing airway skills in theatres, conducting audits, or participating in planned teaching sessions
• We encourage and support CMOs to enrol in and complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate program within their first year

About You

• Qualified medical practitioner registered with current full general registration in Australia with at least three years post-graduate experience
• Appropriate training and experience to work towards a leadership role in the ED, including being in charge of night shifts with direct support from Consultant FACEMS staff on other shifts
• Ability to provide guidance to junior medical and nursing staff across all elements of the Emergency Department

About Maitland Hospital & our ED

• Our hospital is designed to meet the growing health service needs of Maitland and the Hunter Valley communities. We provide a modern, comfortable environment that embraces technology and innovation for better health outcomes
• Features include: 8-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit; Level 5 ICU, general medicine and surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, O&G, paediatrics, and mental health
• Located about 25 minutes from Newcastle and 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway

What Can We Offer?

• Work within the largest local health district in NSW, servicing over 900,000 people across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast
• Collaborate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
• Benefit from strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute
• Receive personalised support from our Senior Medical Recruitment team, including a Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in, and community connections

Location Benefits

• Convenient Access: Located 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway, 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital, central Newcastle, and close to major transport links
• Living in Maitland: Enjoy living in one of Australia\'s fastest-growing non-metropolitan regions with affordable housing, excellent schools, and close proximity to Sydney, Hunter Valley Wine Country, and Newcastle\'s pristine beaches

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Want to know more?

For a confidential discussion about any of these roles please contact: Dr Scott Flannagan or Dr Luke Burgess – Co-Directors of Emergency Medicine, Maitland Hospital

E: scott.flannagan@health.nsw.gov.au

E: luke.burgess1@health.nsw.gov.au

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