Staff Specialist in General Practice - HNE Menopause Hub
Staff Specialist in General Practice
HNE Menopause Hub
Fixed term temporary | 0.2 FTE until 30 June 2027
Join a team that puts excellence in patient centred menopause care first. The HNE Menopause Hub is looking for a dedicated General Practitioner with specialised knowledge in Menopause, Sexual and Reproductive Health and an interest in mental health to join our team as a Menopause Staff Specialist.
About us:
The HNE Menopause Hub is located at Wallsend Health Campus and utilises hybrid care (face to face from Wallsend, or virtual care) to provide care across the Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW Local health Districts. The Menopause Hub is a tertiary level service caring for individuals experiencing severe or complex menopause symptoms. Be supported in your work by a collaborative multi-disciplinary team consisting of 2 other Menopause staff specialists (Gynaecology and Endocrinology), a Registered Nurse, Dietitian, Women's Health Physiotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Administration Officer and Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality, evidence based, patient centred care for individuals experiencing complex menopause symptoms through face-to face and virtual clinics.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including participation in case conferences and clinical handover.
• Contribute to education, supervision and support of multidisciplinary staff, students and trainees.
• Actively participate in clinical governance activities including quality improvement, risk management and implementation of best practice standards.
Essential requirements:
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a General Practitioner and Fellowship or the RACGP.
• Applicants should have demonstrable extensive experience in complex menopause management and/or additional qualifications such as the Family Planning Reproductive and Sexual Health certificate.
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.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Applications Close: 26 May 2026
For role related enquiries contact:
Dr Andrew Woods - Clinical Lead Women's Health and Maternity Network l Hunter New England Local Health District
Ph: 0434962989 E: Andrew.Woods@health.nsw.gov.au
Heidi Cairney - Nurse Manager, Menopause Services HNELHD
Ph: 0459 705 098 E: Heidi.Cairney@health.nsw.gov.au
For application 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.
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary or permanent appointments.
