District Medical Lead – Palliative and End of Life Care Services
Hunter New England Local Health District
Fixed term, part time (0.4 FTE for 3 years, with option of additional clinical time)
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking a senior medical leader to provide clinical leadership and direction for the development of Palliative and End of Life Care services across the district. This includes adult and paediatric care and supportive care. The Medical Lead will work in collaboration with the HNELHD Executive Directors, Palliative and End of Life Care Clinical Stream and relevant Networks and Streams to work towards a district-wide model of care for the provision of Palliative and End of Life that is safe, effective, evidence based, equitable, patient centred and aligns to HNELHD's strategic and operational plans.
About the role
* Provide expert clinical input into the development of Palliative and End of Life Care services across HNELHD.
* Assist in creating and supporting District-wide on-call rosters for these services.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and change.
* Offer clinical advice to support research and practice improvements and help translate evidence into everyday care.
* Promote safety and quality by participating in audits, incident reviews, and morbidity and mortality meetings.
* Uphold professional standards and compliance with national safety, quality, and risk management requirements.
About you
* Fellowship of the RACP (Palliative Medicine or Paediatric Palliative Medicine) or AChPM.
* Demonstrated current and senior level medical leadership experience in Palliative Medicine/Paediatric Palliative Medicine.
* Strong communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
* Proven ability to develop and implement service delivery models and manage change.
* Commitment to clinical governance and risk management principles.
About us
HNELHD is one of largest local health districts in NSW which services a population of more than 970,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits
* John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Fitness Passport + Salary Packaging
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Live and work where others holiday
Trade long commutes and high living costs for a vibrant coastal lifestyle in Newcastle. Enjoy pristine beaches, a thriving food and arts scenes, and easy access to the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie. Whether you're after surf, wine, or a family-friendly community, the region offers the perfect work-life blend.
Need more information?
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Applications close: 2 February 2026
For role related enquiries contact: Phillip Way – District Clinical Network Manager
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For application enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
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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.
Agency applications are not accepted at this time.
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent or temporary appointments.
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