New South Wales

John Hunter Hospital
Two roles available: Quinquennial Appointment & 12-month fixed term

Make your impact at one of Australia’s leading trauma centres.

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About the role:

As a Visiting Medical Officer, you will provide high quality, contemporary specialist trauma care, contributing to both acute trauma management and specialty elective surgical services. You will work within a consultant-led model of care and participate in the Trauma Service roster at John Hunter Hospital.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centred trauma and elective surgical services.
• Contributing to daily consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary handover.
• Participating in clinical supervision, teaching of trainees and junior staff and supporting postgraduate education.
• Actively contributing to safety, quality, risk management and clinical governance activities including M&M’s and guideline development.

This role requires attendance and availability during rostered hours and while-on call, including for emergency and routine care.  When rostered for the trauma service, the clinician must not hold any clinical responsibilities outside John Hunter Hospital.

About You:

You are a specialist Trauma Surgeon with a commitment to excellence, collaboration, clinical leadership and high-quality patient care. You thrive in a busy tertiary trauma environment and enjoy contributing to a cohesive multidisciplinary team.

You will demonstrate:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in relevant specialty and Specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Recent and comprehensive trauma surgery experience in a major trauma service.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Desirable: Completion of a trauma fellowship; experience within a major trauma service.

Applications close: 8 March 2026

For more information about the role contact: Prof Zsolt Balogh – Director of Trauma Surgery, John Hunter Hospital
Ph: (02) 4921 4259 E: [email protected]

Remuneration: As per Award
Hours Per Week: Negotiable
Requisition ID: REQ616177
Applications Close: 28 February 2026

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital have partnered to offer a dynamic, newly refreshed Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery package that will deliver a seamless public and private appointment.  This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction where you can work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start.

Tamworth Hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000. With 348 treatment spaces, it is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside Sydney, Wollongong, and Newcastle.
•    Join a supportive, high-performing team supported by 5 Registrars and 2 JMO's.
•    Broad case load
•    Subspeciality practice
•    Management of regional trauma – TRRH is a Level 3 regional trauma service - one of three trauma centres referring to John Hunter Hospital.
•    1 in 4 equal on call / call back acute roster coverage
•    Weekly theatre list
•    Emergency theatre list as required
•    Practice in 8-theatre operating complex equipped with the latest anaesthetic technology and evidence-based practices

Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45-bed regional facility located in Tamworth, NSW, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and a diverse surgical workload.
Our Facilities Include:
•    4 modern operating theatres inclusive of 2 Stryker iSuites
•    1 dedicated Endoscopy Suite / Procedural room
•    Cutting-edge technologies including DaVinci and ROSA® robotic surgical systems
•    Benefit from total practice management to support your private practice for 6 months, consulting suite onsite and strategic marketing and promotion to the local medical community to drive referrals.

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on [email protected]

Posted on 2 February 2026 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within General Surgery, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Visiting Medical Officer Determination.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Visiting Medical Officer Determination.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Shannon Di Lernia, Head of Department of General Surgery, phone (02) 4320 2051 or email [email protected] 

To formally apply for this position you must apply via eCredential ONLY: 
https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/cclhd-int/jobs/visiting-medical-officer-in-general-surgery-colorectal-cclhd-apply-via-ecredential-321968 
 
If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4320 3009.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

Closing Date: 02.02.2026

Posted on 20 January 2026 

Requisition ID: REQ616177

Applications Close: 23 January 2026 

Visiting Medical Officer

Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgery – Tamworth
Joint Public and Private appointment 

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital have partnered to offer a dynamic, newly refreshed Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery package that will deliver a seamless public and private appointment. This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction where you can work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start.

Tamworth Hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000. With 348 treatment spaces, it is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside Sydney, Wollongong, and Newcastle.
•    Join a supportive, high-performing team supported by 5 Registrars and 2 JMO's.
•    Broad case load
•    Subspeciality practice
•    Management of regional trauma – TRRH is a Level 3 regional trauma service - one of three trauma centres referring to John Hunter Hospital.
•    1 in 4 equal on call / call back acute roster coverage
•    Weekly theatre list
•    Emergency theatre list as required
•    Practice in 8-theatre operating complex equipped with the latest anaesthetic technology and evidence-based practices

Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45-bed regional facility located in Tamworth, NSW, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and a diverse surgical workload.
Our Facilities Include:
•    4 modern operating theatres inclusive of 2 Stryker iSuites
•    1 dedicated Endoscopy Suite / Procedural room
•    Cutting-edge technologies including DaVinci and ROSA® robotic surgical systems
•    Benefit from total practice management to support your private practice for 6 months, consulting suite onsite and strategic marketing and promotion to the local medical community to drive referrals.

Surgeons in the Tamworth region contribute to both public and private hospitals.

Need more information contact Cheryl Hayes on [email protected]

Apply online at: Visiting Medical Officer In Orthopaedic Surgery Tamworth

Applications Close: 23 January 2026

Posted on 22 December 2025