John Hunter Hospital
Permanent and temporary full‐time and part‐time positions available (Part time FTE of 0.5 and up considered).
Are you looking for an out of the ordinary staff specialist position? We have several exciting opportunities for anaesthetists looking for full or part time positions at the John Hunter Hospital.
We are a department of more than 80 staff specialists with the largest training scheme in NSW. Your practice in Newcastle will provide a rare opportunity to care for patients across all major subspecialties including paediatrics. You will work between the John Hunter, Maitland and Belmont hospitals allowing a diverse caseload and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across different settings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in our active well‐regarded regional and perioperative services, or our very busy acute pain service with a strong emphasis on interventional pain modalities.
We have a solid framework to support clinical trials and health services research with emerging programmes focused on evidence‐based multidisciplinary perioperative care and Human Factors. Applicants with a passion for education or systems improvement research will have the opportunity to work with the HNE Simulation Centre, one of the busiest and longest running centres in Australia.
Newcastle is geographically blessed with stunning beaches, inland waterways, coastal walks, great sporting teams, a great sense of community spirit, and close proximity to both the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. We have everything except traffic!
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist perioperative and anaesthetic care, including on call services.
* Supervise, train and assess junior medical staff.
* Contribute to the leadership and organisation of perioperative services.
Essential Requirements
* A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA.
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).
* Recent and comprehensive experience in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine.
Key Features of the Department
* Comprehensive anaesthetic services: The department supports a wide range of specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, paediatrics (including neonatal), obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma (as a major trauma referral centre), general surgery and orthopaedics, and high‐risk perioperative medicine.
* Advanced facilities and innovation: Equipped with modern operating theatres and dedicated spaces for specialised procedures such as interventional radiology and endoscopy. The upcoming John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct (2026) will further enhance research, education and collaboration across disciplines.
* Education and training excellence: The department plays a key role in training ANZCA trainees, mentoring medical students and junior doctors, and supporting ongoing professional development through academic meetings, workshops and simulation‐based training.
* Research and collaboration: Actively involved in clinical and health services research in anaesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine, with a supportive environment for emerging researchers.
Why join us
* John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Major trauma teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
* Sustainability focus: Commitment to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy‐efficient and waste‐reduction initiatives.
* Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing initiatives.
* Medical settlement concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district.
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description.
Applications close: 25 June 2026.
For more information about the role contact: Dr Michael Dobbie – Director of Anaesthesia, John Hunter Hospital. Ph: (02) 4921 4239. E: .
For application related enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant. Ph: (02) 4985 3353. E: .
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent and temporary appointments.
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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. 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 (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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