Post Graduate Fellow in Hepatobilary Surgery, John Hunter Hospital

Post Graduate Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery 
John Hunter Hospital 
Fixed Term Temporary | 0.8 FTE | 1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028

John Hunter Hospital invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Post Graduate Fellow in HPB Surgery to contribute to high quality surgical intervention in HPB surgical pathology management whilst also providing expert care and clinical advice to patients, carers, and other health care professionals. The Post Graduate Fellow will have completed advanced training to become a specialist medical practitioner in General Surgery. 

Essential requirements:

• Current medical practitioner registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and/or eligible for specialist registration as a Specialist General Surgeon and/or is on an approved pathway to obtain specialist recognition as an International Medical Graduate
• Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Evidence of relevant technical expertise undertaking surgery and procedures appropriate to a Post Graduate Fellow’s training, skills, expertise and the available facilities including equipment, team, conditions and staffing

About Us: 
Hunter New England Local Health District is one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW, delivering care to more than 970,000 people across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and the largest facility in HNELHD. We are proud of our strong academic partnerships with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, fostering innovation, research and world class clinical practice. 

Why join us?

• John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
• Sustainability focus: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Medical Settlement Concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – for clinicians, families and even pets.

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle offers an unbeatable lifestyle with stunning beaches, a vibrant city culture, and easy access to the Hunter Valley wine region. Enjoy coastal living, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene, all just two hours from Sydney. Whether you love surfing, hiking, or relaxing in wine country, Newcastle provides the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.

Exciting Future at John Hunter Hospital
In 2026, John Hunter Hospital will open a state-of-the-art acute services building as part of the $835 million Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment. This will expand critical care capacity, enhance emergency services, and support advanced clinical care across the region, making now the perfect time to join our team and be part of this transformation.