Senior Resident Medical Officer

About this role

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Remuneration : - Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : CAM29622 Living in our region Hunter New England is a large, diverse area and is roughly the size of England. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional who is seeking a relaxed lifestyle. You can indulge your passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career. Hunter New England Health offers a wonderful family environment with excellent public and private schools, first-class universities, and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with our Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). Learn more about Newcastle NSW Where you'll be working Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital is a specialised tertiary referral hospital, teaching hospital and community hospital, providing complex medical, surgical, major trauma for numerous specialties. We are the busiest ED in the state and a major trauma centre for Northern NSW. John Hunter Hospital is a great place to develop your career as we are delivering services to people of all ages, from birth to childhood and adulthood. Other regional hospitals part of the HNELHD Network are Belmont, Maitland, Tamworth and Manning Hospital. Other peripheral sites on rotation are Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour What you'll be doing The purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer position is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision in a complex clinical environment whilst encouraging professional development for the incumbents in Dermatology as well as adult general medicine at the John Hunter Hospital. The 12 month post will include 6 months of Dermatology and 6 months of acute adult general medicine. The SRMO is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team, deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, and maintaining confidentiality. • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia • Minimum 2 years post graduate experience which includes 12 months experience working as a medical officer in an Australian Public Hospital or equivalent. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services. • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to modify communication style to suit audience. • Evidence of commitment to self-education and continued professional development with experience in teaching. • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise. • Ability to work at the facilities within the Network (Greater Newcastle Area) to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in a 24 hrs shift work roster. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Linda Leary on Linda.Leary@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026