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Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice (GP VMO) – Emergency Medicine
Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW
You Can Have More of your own style of Emergency Medicine career with us.
We are seeking committed, motivated General Practitioners to join the Maitland Hospital Emergency Department as Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice, a unique long-term employment opportunity designed to foster career progression within an Emergency Department.
This role supports development into a highly valued senior member of the ED team, with structured educational and procedural expectations tailored to your experience. Each GP VMO will have access to an Associateship-accredited supervisor, protected non-clinical time for professional development, and opportunities to build leadership capacity within the department.
As part of the Senior Medical Team, you’ll take on key roles in clinical governance, education, operations, logistics or research. Your commitment to departmental meetings, clinical practice development, and policy shaping is vital to the ongoing excellence of Maitland ED.
The Position Offers:
- non-clinical time for CPD and departmental duties
- Participation in a 24/7 rotating roster (10-hour shifts), with increasing responsibility, including in-charge night shifts when assessed as capable
About Maitland ED:
- Urban district ED seeing approximately 150 patients per day — one third paediatrics
- 20–22% admission rate across a range of specialties
- Referral hub for eight rural GP-run hospitals within the Local Health District
- Focus on clinical management skills, patient flow, and safe care pathways across the region
- Learn More from our Clinical Co-Director, Scott about our Emergency Short Stay Unit
Essential Criteria:
- A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
- Completion of or currently undertaking an Emergency Life Support Course and skills, experience and interest in Emergency Medicine.
- Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and electronic record-keeping skills
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Commitment to public health values, resource stewardship, and broader service contribution
Maitland Hospital delivers modern, innovative healthcare designed for the region’s growing community.
- Convenient access — 15 minutes from Hunter Expressway, 25 minutes from Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital
- Vibrant community with affordable housing, excellent schools, and close proximity to Sydney, Hunter Valley Wine Country, and Newcastle’s beaches
What We Offer:
- Career development with Hunter New England Health
- Salary packaging, novated leasing, fitness passport, Employee Assistance Program
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team and Settlement Concierge service for you and your family
One of the most valuable parts of leadership is taking the time to genuinely collaborate with colleagues, hearing first hand where they believe the department should be heading. When you create space for a diversity of ideas to come together, it helps shape a clear, shared direction for the whole team." Dr Scott Flannagan - Clinical Co-Director, Emergency Department, Maitland Hospital
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-secure 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.
Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive, innovative environment.
Need more information?
Position Description: reference available internally
Applying for this position: information available internally
Applications Close: 22 September 2025
An eligibility list will be created for future GP VMO positions
For a confidential conversation about the role please contact:
Dr Scott Flannagan or Dr Luke Burgess, Co-Directors Department of Emergency Medicine, Maitland Hospital
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Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Agency applications are NOT accepted, thank you
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📌 Visiting Medical Officer - General Practitioner (GP VMO), Emergency Department, Maitland Hospital
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Maitland