Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

2 days ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time
Overview

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in Emergency Medicine, Maitland Hospital (HNELHD).

About the Role
  • 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.
  • Mentor and train junior medical officers and Emergency Medicine trainees in an innovative teaching environment, with strong support from senior management.
About Maitland Hospital
  • Modern facility opened January 2022 designed for future growth.
  • 8-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit; Level 5 ICU, general medicine and surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, O&G, paediatrics, and mental health.
  • Located 25 minutes from Newcastle and 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway.
What We Offer
  • Work within the largest local health district in NSW, serving 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.
  • Strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
  • Personalised support from the Senior Medical Recruitment team, including a Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist with relocation and settlement.
About You
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or within 6 months of completion.
  • Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Commitment to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and ongoing education.
Seniority and Employment
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
Location and How to Apply

Location: Maitland, NSW. Applications close 29 September 2025. For a confidential discussion, contact the Co-Directors of Emergency Medicine or the Medical Recruitment team listed below.

Contacts
  • Dr Scott Flannagan – Co-Director of Emergency Medicine,
  • Dr Luke Burgess – Co-Director of Emergency Medicine,
  • Stacey Burbridge – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, ; Ph:

Note: An eligibility list is being created for further permanent and temporary SS and VMO roles in the ED at Maitland Hospital. Occupational health requirements and NSW Health policy PD2022_030 apply. This is a Category A position under vaccination policy. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety and welfare of children and young people.


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