Staff Specialist in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery - John Hunter Hospital
Staff Specialist – Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon
John Hunter Hospital
Fixed Term Temporary Part Time for 12 months starting August 2025 to August 2026 – 0.6 FTE
Lead where it counts. Shape the future of spinal surgery.
We’re seeking a highly skilled Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the surgical leadership team at John Hunter Hospital. This is a key opportunity to deliver advanced, patient-centred spinal care across adult and paediatric populations, while enjoying the lifestyle and professional satisfaction that comes with working in one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic health districts.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver high quality, evidence based care in elective and trauma spinal surgery
- Participate in the spinal roster for John Hunter Hospital assisting with paediatric, scoliosis, trauma and orthopaedic spinal surgery
- Contribute to teaching, research and multidisciplinary team development across the service
What we’re looking for:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Fellowship of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Completion of one or more post fellowship clinical positions training in reconstructive spinal surgery on adult and paediatric patients of at least 12 months duration
- Proven track record of orthopaedic spine management and treatment
Why you’ll love working with us:
- John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral trauma and teaching hospital – the largest in the region
- Join a surgical team known for innovation, excellence and supportive leadership
- Enjoy access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, Fitness Passport, salary packaging, EAP support and professional development
Work closely with leading academic and research partners, including the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute
The lifestyle you’ve been craving:
From scrubs to sand in 20 minutes - Newcastle offers the perfect mix of professional impact and personal wellbeing. Whether it’s surf, wine country, coastal walks or community life you’re after, you’ll find it here. Come for the job, stay for the lifestyle.
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Applications close: 18 June 2025
For more information about the role contact: Dr Simon Abson – Visiting Medical Officer in Spinal Surgery, John Hunter Hospital
E: sabson@ausdoctors.net
For application related enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 4985 3353 E: Sally.Jordan@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Agency applications are not accepted at this time.
