Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine - Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Hunter New England Local Health District
Tamworth, NSW
A$186,241-$229,825 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Medical Specialists
On-site
Posted 1 day ago
REQ615748
Temporary Full Time – 12-month contract
Advertising Closes 5 December 2025
The Rehabilitation Unit at Tamworth Hospital is a 22‑bed inpatient unit that provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services to the northern sector of HNELHD. Key services include:
- Transitional Living Unit for Brain Injury
- New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation service (Neuropsychology, Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Paediatric Case Manager, Aboriginal Liaison Officer)
- New England Spinal Cord Injury Service (Coordinator Caroline Cone)
- The Amputee clinics (attended by ForMotion Prosthetics and Orthotics)
- Outpatient clinics and outreach clinics for our regional towns of Moree and Narrabri
Our team comprises two Rehab Physicians, a Registrar (we are accredited for advanced training with AFRM(RACP)), supported by a Junior Medical Officer, an expert Registered Nursing team and an MDT team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, and Dietetics.
We proudly support the teaching of Medical Students and work closely with the Primary Care General Practice community.
What We're Looking For
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA
What We Can Offer You
Hunter New England Local Health District is a excellent 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 Hunter, England and Lower Mid North Coast. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits including:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
If you have any queries about this position, please contact:
Dr Peter Harradine FAFRM (RACP)
Director | Rehabilitation Medicine & Aged Care Service
Locked bag 9783 Tamworth NEMSC 2348
Tel | Fax |
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle Faculty of Medicine and Health
Application Enquiries
Cheryl Hayes
Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services | Rural and Regional Health Services
Tamworth Regional Office - Bligh Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Tel |
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. 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 (PD2022_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on
Applications Close: 5 December 2025
About Hunter New England Local Health District
Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia
From the second‑largest city in NSW up to the QLD border, the coastal towns of the lower mid‑north coast to the agricultural fields of the North West; we provide public health services to many richly diverse regional and rural communities.
Our district is home to 1 tertiary referral hospital in Newcastle, 4 rural referral hospitals at Maitland, Manning, Tamworth and Armidale, as well as 20 district and community hospitals, 7 mental health inpatient facilities and 60+ community health services.
Joining Hunter New England Local Health District means becoming a valued member of our 18,000‑strong workforce who provide safe and high‑quality care to the almost one million people in our community.
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