Career Medical Officer in Palliative Medicine

24 hours ago

Taree NSW, Australia NSW Health Full time $80,000 - $180,000 per year

REQ620535

Career Medical Officer in Palliative Medicine

Manning Base Hospital

Advertising closes 25 November 2025

Manning Base Hospital is seeking applications from suitably qualified clinicians for this temporary part time (0.7FTE) fixed term role.

Candidates must have:

  • Full General Registration with AHPRA – candidates with limited registration or yet to obtain will not be considered
  • Extensive experience in Palliative Medicine (ideally with Advanced Training Skills term (AST/ARST)

About Manning Base Hospital

Manning Base Hospital serves the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding districts which operates 160 beds providing a broad range of specialist services. Our services include general medical and surgical wards, ophthalmology, urology, paediatrics, gynaecology and obstetrics, TOES, ECT, and emergency. There is also a renal dialysis unit, and other services such as orthopaedics, vascular surgery, intensive care/coronary care, peri operative, paediatrics, maternity, oncology and a new state of the art Emergency Department.

About the area

Located just 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, with convenient flight connections to other capital cities, our region boasts a temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers, enhancing its livability. The Manning area boasts exceptional educational options, both public and private, ensuring families have access to quality schooling. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, the Manning region offers unparalleled lifestyle without compromise.

What we can offer you

This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. Working with HNE gives you access to a great range of benefits:

  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Fitness Passport
  • Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services

E:

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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.

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Applications Close: 25 November 2025

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