Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Transplant Surgery - John Hunter Hospital

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer - Transplant Surgery 
Newcastle Transplant Unit | John Hunter Hospital 
Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE) or Sessional VMO Appointment 

The Newcastle Transplant Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Transplant Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary team at John Hunter Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-established renal transplant program providing both live donor and deceased donor renal transplant services to patients across Hunter New England and northern NSW. Working within a highly regarded transplant unit, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality surgical care, supporting service development, teaching, research and clinical governance activities. 

The successful applicant will provide specialist transplant surgical services including inpatient, outpatient and on-call care, while contributing to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the service. Depending on experience and training, opportunities may also exist to participate in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, multi-organ procurement procedures, dialysis access surgery and management of general surgical issues in transplant recipients. 

About You

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist and/or eligible through an overseas trained specialist pathway (for Staff Specialist appointments only)
• FRACS (General Surgery, Urology or Vascular Surgery) or equivalent.
• Experienced in transplant surgery with a demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care.
• Passionate about teaching, research, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Committed to supporting excellence in clinical care, education and service development.

Why Join HNELHD?
John Hunter Hospital is the major tertiary referral centre for northern NSW and provides state-wide specialist services across a broad range of clinical disciplines. Joining the Newcastle Transplant Unit offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced transplant specialists within a collaborative environment committed to excellence in patient outcomes, education and innovation.

What we offer

• 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.

Join us at an Exciting Time
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.