Career Medical Officer in Intensive Care Medicine, Maitland Hospital

NSW Health; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service in Australia is seeking an experienced Career Medical Officer to join their Intensive Care Team at Maitland Hospital. This is a fixed-term contract starting January 2026, focusing on patient care and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in critical care settings. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary packaging option

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-graduate experience.
• At least two years of specific training and experience in critical care.
• Experience with intubation and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care under the direction of ICU consultants.
• Ensure continuity of clinical care and manage patient discharges.
• Lead coordination of hospital care and mentor team members.

Skills

Intubation and management of mechanically ventilated patients

Care for patients with septic shock and multi-organ failure

Insertion of central venous catheters

Monitoring patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

High-level communication across teams

Education

Qualified medical practitioner registered in Australia

Job description

Overview

REQ611082
Career Medical Officer in Intensive Care Medicine – Maitland Hospital
Fixed term temporary full time 1.0 FTE commencing January 2026

We are seeking an experienced Career Medical Officer (CMO) to join our dynamic Intensive Care Team at Maitland Hospital. This is a temporary, fixed-term position for 12 months, with the potential for conversion to a permanent role for the right candidate.

You Can Have More in Maitland

More Collaboration, More Balance, More Opportunity, More Fun

At Maitland Hospital’s ICU, we’re proud to offer CMOs a truly supportive and enriching environment. Our team is built on the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. As a CMO, you’ll be part of a close-knit unit where your contributions are valued, your learning is prioritised, and your growth is supported every step of the way. With regular debriefs, hands-on experience, and a culture that encourages curiosity and development, this is a place where you can thrive and build a strong foundation in critical care. Dr Vinodh Thodur Madapusi - Clinical Director, ICU Maitland and Clinical Lead Intensive Care Medicine, HNELHD.

About the Role

The CMO will play a vital role in the safe, collaborative care of critically ill patients. Working alongside Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) and ICU Specialists, you will ensure timely and efficient patient care in our Critical Care services. This role also requires high-level communication across multidisciplinary teams to facilitate exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care under the direction of the Director of Medical Services and ICU consultants to effectively manage patients.
• Ensure continuity of clinical care, coordinate services, and manage patient handovers and discharge planning, including completion of the ANZICS database.
• Contribute to quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the ICU and across the district.
• Lead the effective coordination of hospital care, facilitating communication between specialty teams, administrative groups, and community services.
• Mentor and train team members while supporting multidisciplinary care.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified medical practitioner registered in Australia with a minimum of five years post-graduate experience.
• At least two years of specific training and experience in:
  • Intubation and management of mechanically ventilated patients
  • Care for patients with septic shock and multi-organ failure requiring vasopressors and inotropes
  • Insertion of central venous catheters (CVC) using aseptic techniques
  • Monitoring patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Appropriate escalation to ICU specialists in the event of patient deterioration

Why Maitland Hospital?

Maitland Hospital is designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of Maitland and the Hunter Valley communities. Our state-of-the-art facility embraces technology and innovation to improve care delivery and staff collaboration. Conveniently located near key transport links, Maitland Hospital is just 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle.

What We Offer

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) provides an ideal environment to expand your career, offering:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging option
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
• Collaboration with a wide range of professionals
• Support from our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment and Settlement Concierge teams to assist with relocation and community connections.

Why Live in the Maitland Area?

We are one of the fastest growing non-metropolitan regions in Australia. Set in an idyllic location in the Lower Hunter Valley within a picturesque riverine landscape and historic buildings. Lots of choice of affordable housing and excellent local public and private schools. Maitland is well connected by road, rail and air, located less than two hours north of Sydney, 15 minutes from the Hunter Valley Wine Country and 30 minutes from Newcastle and its coastline and beaches.

Find out more about Maitland, the surrounding Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions.

Need more information?

1) Position Description
2) Applying for this position

Applications Close: 26 October 2025

Agency applications are NOT accepted

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary CMO ICU roles at Maitland Hospital.

Confidential discussion

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Dr Vinodh Thodur Madapusi – Clinical Director, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maitland Hospital.
E: [e-mail]

Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: [e-mail] Ph: 02 498 53297

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. 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.