Staff Specialist In Vascular Surgery - John Hunter Hospital

the original; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Staff Specialist in Vascular Surgery for John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, NSW. The position is permanent part time (0.8 FTE) and involves providing specialist vascular surgical services within a busy tertiary hospital environment.

You will join a collaborative team, contribute to education, research and service development, and participate in on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration in vascular surgery with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Recent comprehensive experience in vascular surgical services in a tertiary or comparable hospital.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and clinical governance.
• Willingness to participate in on-call and after-hours service.
• Teaching, supervision and support of medical staff and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist vascular surgical services within a busy hospital.
• Contribute to education, research and service development.
• Engage in multidisciplinary care and clinical governance.
• Support teaching and supervision of medical staff and teams.

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

Clinical governance

Teaching and supervision

On-call availability

Education

Specialist registration in Vascular Surgery (AHPRA)

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Job description

Staff Specialist in Vascular Surgery - John Hunter Hospital

Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW

Staff Specialist in Vascular Surgery
John Hunter Hospital
Permanent Part Time | 0.8 FTE

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of Staff Specialist in Vascular Surgery at John Hunter Hospital.

Based within a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital, the role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative specialist team dedicated to delivering high-quality vascular surgical care while contributing to education, research and service development.

The successful applicant will join the Vascular Surgery Department, providing specialist vascular surgical services within a busy and complex clinical environment. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care to patients across Hunter New England Local Health District, while contributing to multidisciplinary care, clinical governance, education and training activities.

About You

• Hold specialist registration in Vascular Surgery with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in vascular surgical services within a tertiary or comparable hospital setting.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care, clinical excellence and participation in clinical governance activities.
• it Willingness to participate in on-call and after-hours service requirements as determined by departmental needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision and support of medical staff and multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join HNELHD?
Hunter New England Local Health District is one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW, delivering care to more than 970,000 people across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and the largest facility in HNELHD. We are proud of our strong academic partnerships with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, fostering innovation, research and world class clinical practice.

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.

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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. 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.