Intern

Facility: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration:  - 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28259
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START HERE. GO ANYWHERE

25FTE positions available

$5,000 per year Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme to be offered

Choosing rural doesn’t limit you, it accelerates you

More experience. More autonomy. More opportunity.

This is your chance to build confidence, capability, and a career on your terms

The new Tamworth Mental Health Unit to open in 2026!

Eligibility Requirements 

To be eligible for this position you must be a graduate from an Australian or New Zealand AMC accredited medical school.

To apply for a Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Prevocational Training position in NSW you must: 

1. Have successfully completed a Medical Intern Recruitment Application online for a NSW intern position.

2. Meet eligibility and the NSW Health priority list criteria for medical graduate recruitment.

3. Be expected to complete your medical degree this year or have completed your degree in the past two years.

4. Have not previously worked as a doctor.

More about RPR:  https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/medical-graduate-recruitment/rural-preferential-recruitment 

The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities

Start your career somewhere that actually moves you forward.

At Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, you won’t be just another intern, you’ll be part of a team driven to close the gap in healthcare access across Australia. We’re looking for motivated, curious, and down-to-earth graduates ready to make an impact from day one.

This is where your training becomes real.

You’ll get hands on experience, early responsibility, and exposure you simply won’t find in larger metropolitan centres. More than that, you’ll build genuine connections with your team, your patients, and your community.

We’re committed to backing you all the way through your prevocational years, giving you the support, mentorship, and clinical breadth to shape your future wherever that takes you.

Start here. Go anywhere.
 

Want proof?

Hear from 2025 NSW JMO of the Year, Dr Maddeson Hardman, on why she chose Tamworth to launch her career, and why it paid off. 

Now a PGY3 in 2026, Maddeson has already commenced SET accredited training with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, demonstrating just how far a rural start can take you.

Follow your own path and get where you want to go. click on this presentation to find out more:- PRESENTATION RPR

The role

The purpose of this position is to deliver high quality medical care to patients while developing clinical expertise and practical skills in a complex healthcare environment. The role provides experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings within a public health organisation.

Our District

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) delivers a comprehensive range of public health services across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast regions.

•    Serves a population of over 920,000 people, including approximately 52,990 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 
•    Home to more than 169,000 residents born overseas 
•    Employs over 16,000 staff 
•    Supported by around 1,600 volunteers 
•    Covers 25 local government areas

HNE Health is the only district in New South Wales that includes:

•    A major metropolitan centre 
•    Several large regional centres 
•    Numerous smaller rural and remote communities

Where You’ll Be Working

Tamworth Hospital is a major Rural Referral Hospital servicing the North West of NSW, with 288 treatment spaces and a rapidly growing footprint.

In 2026, we’re opening a brand new Mental Health Unit with 37 beds; expanding care across adult, high acuity, youth, and older persons services.

Big growth. Real impact. More opportunity for you.

We’re building something here and we want you to be part of it.

Intern rotations include:

•    Medicine: General, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respiratory, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation
•    Surgery: General, ENT, Breast & Endocrine, Colorectal, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopaedics 
•    Other: Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, CL Psychiatry and Relief. 

RMO rotations include all of the above, plus:
General Paediatrics Intensive Care (ICU), Pathology, and Anaesthetics. We also offer Primary Care - located in Scone, Moree and Manilla.

In this role, you will provide medical care while further developing your clinical capabilities in a supportive and supervised environment. The position is designed to assist graduates of AMC-accredited universities in meeting the requirements for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Working within a multidisciplinary team under senior supervision, you will:
•    Coordinate patient admission, management, and discharge planning 
•    Conduct patient assessments, including history-taking and physical examination 
•    Develop initial management plans and order appropriate investigations 
•    Collaborate with healthcare teams and arrange specialist consultations as needed 
•    Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues 
•    Facilitate discharge planning and liaise with community-based care providers 
•    Review and follow up on investigation results

You will be expected to practice in accordance with Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, compassion, empathy, and respect. As you progress, you will take on increasing responsibility for patient care while recognising your scope of practice and seeking guidance when required.

Where You’ll Be Living

Tamworth is a vibrant regional city with a population of approximately 64,000, offering a strong sense of community alongside a rich cultural and artistic scene.

•    Conveniently located between Sydney and Brisbane, with daily flights to both cities and a drive time of approximately five hours to Sydney 
•    Excellent sporting and recreational facilities 
•    A diverse dining scene with over 50 restaurants and cafés 
•    Easy access to outdoor activities such as paragliding, water skiing, canoeing, and horse riding 
•    A welcoming and active social community

Discover more about the role by visiting the following link Tamworth Region: Capital of Country