Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $89,095 - $110,986
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27563
Looking for more than just a job? Come and experience the lifestyle and professional growth Newcastle and its surrounding areas have to offer. Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, and their surrounding regions offer far more than great career prospects, they’re exceptional places to call home. From the breathtaking coastlines and lively local scenes to the welcoming rural charm of Tamworth, these areas combine relaxation and activity in perfect balance. With strong community ties and a rich array of recreational and cultural offerings, they’re ideal for individuals, couples, and families looking for a fulfilling lifestyle alongside professional opportunity.
We’re proud to offer positions within a network of excellent, collaborative hospitals that are deeply committed to supporting each other and our staff. Our Emergency Departments are expanding beyond traditional clinical service delivery, with a strong focus on:
Teaching and mentorship
Research opportunities
Ultrasound training
Trauma care
Dedicated education terms
As you progress from an Unaccredited Trainee to an ACEM Trainee, you'll be supported every step of the way. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of education, role modelling, and professionalism. Our goal is to help shape not only exceptional emergency physicians but also well-rounded individuals who value and contribute to our local community.
If you're passionate about emergency medicine, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Where you'll be working
What you'll be doing
Our Emergency Medicine Network is fully accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and meets all training requirements. We are proud to support our trainees with outstanding education, exam preparation, and clinical experience. Our current exam success rates reflect the strength of our program.
We are proud to report outstanding recent success rates in the AMC Clinical (Part 2) Examination.
Trainees have access to:
Robust weekly education sessions.
A highly regarded Simulation Centre with innovative training sessions led by dedicated FACEMs
Opportunities to complete the Emergency Medicine Certificate (6 months), Diploma (12 months), or the Advanced Diploma (18 months).
Our district’s Hospital Skills Program and Work-Based Assessment Program, designed to support professional development at every level
As part of your clinical role, you'll gain experience in:
Communicating assessment and management plans with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team
Coordinating diagnostic investigations and specialist consultations
Managing the discharge process, including liaising with local GPs and community care providers to ensure safe, effective post-discharge care
This position also meets the ED placement requirement for selection into the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) training program and the Training Stage 1 requirements of the ACEM training program.
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Contracts of up to two years duration are offered.
- 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 others 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: 09, December 2025
