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Overview

Hunter New England Local Health District

CAM27337 Requisition number

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: As per Award
Contract Dates: 2 February 2026 – 31 January 2027
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27337

Living in our region

We provide a fantastic place to call home; Newcastle and surrounds have a beautiful, relaxed yet active lifestyle for individuals, couples and families alike. We are only 2.5 hours north of Sydney, surrounded by breath taking coastal and country views. We have a great network of hospitals, all inter-related and supportive of each other. Our training sites are growing and expanding beyond the realm of just clinical service delivery. We pride ourselves on a culture of learning and education, role modelling and mentorship with professionalism. We want to grow our Trainees into not only excellent doctors, but excellent people who love our community as much as we do.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don/'t just accept differences, but we honour and support it.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Hunter New England Local Health District upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

About the Prevocational Training Network 12

This position sits within the Prevocational Training Network, also known as Network 12. We are the largest Network within NSW and proudly work closely with Junior Medical Officers at either Intern or Resident Medical Officer levels (PGY1 / PGY2) to assist them in achieving their career goals.

Our team is dedicated to supporting our trainees in all aspects of training including weekly education, orientation, clinical teaching and access to various rotations including Surgery / Medicine / Mental Health / Paeds / Obs and Gynae / Crit Care and Emergency to name a few.

Please click on the link to learn more about the HNELHD Prevocational JMO Training Network (PVTN) - Find out more here

You will be working in our dynamic network of 8 training sites:

- John Hunter Hospital

- Maitland Hospital

- Calvary Mater Newcastle

- Tamworth Hospital

- Manning Base Hospital

- HNE Mental Health

These sites offer fantastic metropolitan and rural experiences as a Junior Medical Officer, functioning as part of the clinical team & contributing to excellence in patient care.

What we offer

- Comprehensive terms in Surgery, Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Crit Care / Anaesthetics & Clinical Governance

- ADOs each month (for full time employees)

- Paid Leave including Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Study Leave, Long Service Leave and Parental Leave

- Teaching and mentoring programs

- Short term accommodation (Rural Sites only – Manning / Tamworth / Armidale)

- Salary packaging options including meal expenses

- Fitness Passport

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

- The JMO Supervised Practice Plan aimed at International Medical Graduates looking to transition into the Australian system

What you will be doing

The primary purpose of a Resident Medical Officer is to provide safe and high-quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, patients presenting to our training sites.

The Medical Officers will work under appropriate supervision according to their level of competence to evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages presenting in any condition.

More information can be found on the Position Description. See below for details.

International Applicants

International Medical Graduates (IMG) are welcome to apply. Our district has a variety of programs and support to help you achieve general registration.

Selection Criteria

Australian and NZ Graduates/Competent Authority Pathway Candidates

- Completion of 1 post graduate year or more as a medical officer in an acute hospital setting and currently practicing as a clinician within an acute hospital setting.

Standard Pathway Candidates:

- Completion of a minimum of 4 postgraduate years or more as a medical officer in an acute hospital setting and currently working as a clinician in an acute hospital setting.

- Applicants are required to currently hold Level 2 Supervision with AHPRA.

- International applicants must also provide the following when submitting their application.

- - AMC Part 1 Certificate (Part 2, if available)

- - English Assessment Results (PTE/OET/IELTS)

- - Degree

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:

- MBBS or equivalent degree, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia with General Registration or a minimum Level 2 supervision on Limited or Provisional registration.

- Current unrestricted driving license and a reliable private vehicle.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.

- Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.

- Adept written and verbal communication skills as defined in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) English language skills registration standard. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.

- Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Please note

- Applications that do not respond to the selection criteria will not be considered for advancement.

- Only applications that meet the criteria of the position will be considered.

- Applicants are required to provide a Detailed Resume which includes any gaps in practice.

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description

2. Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Sivachelvi Vijayashankar on Sivachelvi.Vijayashankar@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05 November 2025

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