Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

4 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, 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, scott.flannagan@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Dr Luke Burgess – Co-Director of Emergency Medicine, luke.burgess1@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Stacey Burbridge – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, stacey.burbridge@health.nsw.gov.au; Ph: (02) 4985 3297

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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