Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
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About The Role
This position provides consultancy-level clinical services in collaboration with other Rehabilitation Medicine specialists and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll be involved in delivering general and specialist rehabilitation programs, including:
- Stroke and traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord impairment
- Amputee rehabilitation
- Complex medical rehabilitation and community transition planning
Location: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Employment type: Short term temporary part-time from December until March with possibility of extension. 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week).
Note: Some rehabilitation services are currently delivered from Maitland Hospital to support continuity of care while the current Acute Services Building at JHH is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2026.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Holds Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians FAFRM (RACP) and registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrates recent, broad experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
- Skilled in developing and implementing rehabilitation goals and discharge plans
- Familiar with FIM/AROC data collection and its application in clinical practice
Why Join Us?
- HNELHD is the largest health district in NSW, serving over 900,000 people across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast
- John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral hospital with strong academic ties to the University of Newcastle and HMRI
We Offer
- Access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
- Salary packaging and Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Opportunities for clinical education, research, and innovation
Live and Work in Newcastle
Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in NSW’s second-largest city, just two hours from Sydney, with beaches, national parks, dining, and good schools.
Application Details
Applications Close: 12 October 2025
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time positions.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Dr Michael Pollack, Director Rehabilitation Medicine, John Hunter Hospital via EA: (02) 4921 4840
Application enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: Stacey. B urbridge@health.nsw.gov.au | Ph: 02 498 53297
Compliance
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases is a Category A position. Please read NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030. All current employees must comply with the policy.
Agency applications are NOT accepted.
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📌 Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Australia