Trainee - Stage 2 - 4

Hunter New England Local Health District; Australia; Remote; AUD 118,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking Emergency Medicine Trainees at Stage 2–4 to join a busy network including John Hunter Hospital and other sites.

The role provides high‑quality care under supervision, with a comprehensive education program aligned with ACEM, diverse rotations across tertiary and metropolitan EDs, and access to an outstanding Simulation Centre for hands‑on training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality medical care under supervision to undifferentiated ED patients.
• Coordinate admission, assessment, management and discharge planning.
• Communicate assessment and management decisions to staff and patients.
• Arrange diagnostics and consultations with medical specialists; liaise for post-discharge care.

Job description

Living in our region

We provide a fantastic place to call home; Newcastle and surrounds have a beautiful, relaxed yet active lifestyle for individuals, couples and families alike. We have great hospitals; work within a network of hospitals all interrelated and supportive of each other, our EDs are growing and expanding beyond the realm of just clinical service delivery to teach and support Trainees in undertaking research, ultrasound skills, trauma, education terms, to mention a few. We pride ourselves on a culture of learning and education, role modelling and mentorship with professionalism. We want to grow our Trainees into not only excellent doctors, but excellent people who love our community as much as we do.

Employment Type

Temporary Various

Remuneration

$117,745 - $17,664

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

CAM30662

Where you will be working

You will be working in our dynamic Emergency Network which include John Hunter Hospital, Maitland Hospital, Belmont Hospital, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Manning Base Hospital. These sites offer fantastic metropolitan and rural experiences in Emergency Medicine and speciality terms for our ACEM Trainees. John Hunter Hospital is one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Australia with Trauma and Retrieval focused presentations. Should you only require Tertiary time for your Training, this can be facilitated within the Network at John Hunter Hospital.

What You Will Be Doing

The primary purpose of Trainee Stage 2-4 Trainee in Emergency Medicine is to provide high-quality medical care under appropriate supervision to undifferentiated patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Our Emergency Medicine Network sites are fully accredited and meet all requirements for advanced training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). We are proud of our consistently strong Fellowship examination outcomes, supported by a comprehensive education and training program that is closely aligned with the ACEM curriculum and focused on examination success. Trainees have access to a diverse range of rotations across tertiary and metropolitan adult and paediatric Emergency Departments, as well as placements in intensive care, anaesthetics, retrieval medicine, inpatient and emergency paediatrics, ultrasound, and medical education. Complementing our strong Emergency Medicine training program is our outstanding Simulation Centre, with our FACEMs highly committed to simulation-based education, mentorship, and trainee development. Trainees work under a level of supervision according to their competence in the following activities: Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients. Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient’s care. Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans. Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists. Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community-based care modalities for optimal post discharge care. For more information on working and living in our beautiful Network 4 please follow the below links. https://youtu.be/GWdrT5iLn-Y https://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/professionals/medical-training-positions/emergency-medicine-training https://visitnewcastle.com.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centre https://huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au/ https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/newcastle-area https://www.destinationtamworth.com.au/Home/tamworth-visitor-information-centre Contracts of up to four years duration are offered.

Qualifications and experience required

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.


• Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.


• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.


• Demonstrated 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.


• Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Woodlands on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11, October 2026