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Position : Senior Resident Medical Officer
Department: Emergency Department
Location : Tweed Valley Hospital
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
About Tweed Valley Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
Tweed Valley Hospital Has
* currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds
* expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics
* a developing interventional cardiology service
* a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces
* an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy
* 12 operating theatres
* a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities
* End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking
Where you will be working
Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. The region offers mountains, beaches, rivers and world heritage-listed national parks. The town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads offers abundant surf and lifestyle options. The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff—10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane.
Why you should consider applying
We Can Offer You
* Diverse career pathways
* Professional and personal development
* Help with further study and education
* Flexible and supportive work environment
* Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
* Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
* The opportunity to make a difference
Northern New South Wales
Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from Grafton to Tweed Heads. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis with national parks, riverside villages, historic towns and proximity to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include famous surf breaks and holiday destinations; the hinterland hosts vibrant communities and local produce. The staff live and work in Australia's sought-after destinations where work/life balance is a reality.
Information for International Medical Graduates
We welcome applications from candidates eligible for the competent authority pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This includes applicants with full registration in Medical Board approved countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada. Competent authority pathway candidates are encouraged to email for further information. We are not accepting applications from standard pathway applicants at this time. For more information on pathways for IMG, please visit Medical Board of Australia – International medical graduates (IMGs).
What You'll Be Doing
The primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the incumbent's level of experience.
* Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response).
* 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.
* Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others in 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries contact Elizabeth Whale at
Applications Close: 13 October 2025
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