Visiting medical officer in general practice - emergency medicine - hnelhd rural and regional h[...]

Job Overview

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking Rural Generalists with advanced skills in Emergency Medicine to provide Emergency Department coverage across our rural and regional health sites, including Moree, Glen Innes, Inverell, Gunnedah and Narrabri.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Various

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 0

Requisition ID: REQ659413

Locations

Glen Innes District Hospital: 24-bed Level 3 rural hospital with a four-bed Emergency Department. Visiting Medical Officer available onsite on Fridays, supported by Armidale Rural Referral Hospital's Emergency Department. ED undergoing $50 million redevelopment.

Gunnedah District Hospital: 45 minutes from Tamworth Airport, primary referral to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

Narrabri District Hospital: 28–30 beds, 24‐hour emergency care, supportive of Visiting Medical Officers, referral to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

Inverell District Hospital: Busy ED, strong demand, encouraging Rural Generalists and GPs with interest in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department coverage and support on rural sites.

• Combine General Practice with Emergency care, supervise trainees, influence models of care, and engage in teaching through UNE.

• Deliver comprehensive primary care, inpatient and emergency care to communities.

Benefits

• Work across diverse rural emergency settings
• Be supported by established referral networks and telehealth services
• Contribute to modern, evolving healthcare models, including facility redevelopments
• Enjoy flexible engagement arrangements
• Experience the reward of rural practice while maintaining strong clinical support

Essential Criteria – Qualifications

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM.
• Recognition as a Rural Generalist and/or via overseas‐trained specialist pathways.
• Demonstrated capability as a medical expert with recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice (Emergency Medicine).

Contact

For role related queries or questions, contact Cheryl Hayes at Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 30 June 2026