Senior Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $94,521 - $127,827
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29663
Challenge yourself. Expand your skills. Build the foundation for your future career in a supportive and dynamic Emergency Medicine network.
Discover the Hunter lifestyle
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the surrounding Hunter region offer far more than outstanding career opportunities, they are exceptional places to live, work and thrive. With stunning beaches, picturesque coastlines, beautiful lakes, renowned wineries and vibrant urban centres, the region provides the perfect balance between career development and lifestyle.
Whether you enjoy surfing, hiking, cycling, exploring local cafés and restaurants, or spending time with family and friends, the Hunter region offers something for everyone. From the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Lake Macquarie and the vibrant cultural scene of Newcastle, to the rich history and family-friendly communities of Maitland, the region offers an enviable lifestyle for individuals, couples and families alike.
Where you will be working
Join Hunter New England Local Health District, a large and diverse health district committed to delivering excellent patient care across metropolitan, regional and rural communities.
This 12-month position offers broad clinical exposure across Hunter New England Emergency Departments within a supportive and collaborative training environment. Trainees will work across a range of metropolitan and regional sites, gaining experience in both high-volume tertiary referral centres and regional Emergency Departments.
Working across sites including John Hunter, Belmont, Maitland and Calvary Mater Hospitals, you will develop your clinical skills while being supported by experienced Emergency Specialists committed to education, supervision and professional development.
We are proud to offer positions within a high-performing and collaborative network where teamwork, education and staff wellbeing are highly valued.
What you will be doing
Provide emergency medical care to patients while developing clinical experience and expertise under the supervision of Emergency Specialists across Hunter New England Emergency Departments.
This role is ideal for junior doctors with at least two years postgraduate experience who are seeking to build strong Emergency Medicine skills before entering specialist training in Emergency Medicine, critical care, General Practice, or while exploring their long-term career pathway.
You will participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including evening and night shifts, and develop proficiency in the assessment and management of a wide range of adult and paediatric emergencies.
Successful applicants will be offered contracts of up to 12 months' duration.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Woodlands on Tracey.Woodlands@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
