Employment Location
Manning Hospital, Taree
Employment Type
Temporary – Part time and Full time supported
Hours Per Week
Up to 38
Requisition ID
CAM28207
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this position you must be a graduate from an Australian or New Zealand AMC–accredited medical school. To apply for a Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Prevocational Training position in NSW you must:
* Have successfully completed a Medical Intern Recruitment Application online for a NSW intern position.
* Meet eligibility and the NSW Health priority list criteria for medical graduate recruitment.
* Be expected to complete your medical degree this year or have completed your degree in the past two years.
* Have not previously worked as a doctor.
More about RPR: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/medical-graduate-recruitment/rural-preferential-recruitment
Purpose of the role
The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in both inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.
Working Location
Taree's town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii, meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way.
Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast.
Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 33,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year. With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 52 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over.
What We Can Offer You
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great 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 New England and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.
Benefits & Qualifications
* Above award incentives exclusive to Manning Base Hospital Rural Preferential JMOs as outlined in our HETI flyer (including free accommodation in PGY1 and PGY2 or accommodation subsidies and HGD from RMO01 to RMO02 during your RMO year)
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* ADO's each month (for full time employees)
* Flexible working arrangements upon request ie part time
* Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities
* Teaching and mentoring programs
* Long service leave and paid Maternity leave
* Salary packaging options including meal expenses
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
* Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
* Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency), judgment and expertise.
* 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.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
* 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.
* For Rural Preferential Recruitment: Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the provision of quality healthcare in a rural setting.
Applications Close: 4th June 2026
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