Resident Medical Officer

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Base Hospital in Taree is seeking a Resident Medical Officer (General Position) for a 12‑month term, either full-time or part-time. The role offers rotations through multiple departments and requires commitment to rural practice.

Temporary appointments provide broad exposure to inpatient and outpatient services within the public health system and opportunities to gain experience under supervision in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to rural practice and rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across General Medicine, Emergency Department, Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Services, Oncology, General Practice, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery and Urology.
• Participation in relief/night shifts on an equitable basis, including relief at Wingham Community Hospital.

Job description

Manning Base Hospital

Resident Medical Officer (General Position)

Temporary Full-Time or Part Time (12 months)

Requisition ID: CAM30893

About The Role

The Manning Base Hospital Resident Medical Officer position offers Junior Medical Officers interested in a future of rural practice the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and gain experience in providing effective medical services to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.

The role can offer rotations between; General Medicine, Emergency Department, Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Services, Oncology, General Practice, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery and Urology.

Participation in relief / nights are expected on an equitable basis, including relief at Wingham Community Hospital.

The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities.

For further details please refer to the Position Description.

Where you'll be working

Taree's, town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii, meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way.

Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast.

Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 35,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year.

With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 62 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over.

Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description.

What We Can Offer You

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the HunterNewEngland and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero


• ADO's each month (for full time employees)


• Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities


• Teaching and mentoring programs


• Long service leave and paid Maternity leave


• Salary packaging options including meal expenses


• Fitness Passport


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members


• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals


• Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA)


• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (as stated above)


• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.


• Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team within a rural setting.


• Adept written and verbal communication skills as defined in the Australian Health Practice Regulation Agency (AHPRA) English language skills registration standard. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.


• Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.


• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Applications Close: 12 October 2026