Overview
Visiting Medical Officer in Trauma Surgery at John Hunter Hospital. Two roles available: Quinquennial Appointment and 12-month fixed term. Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking two Trauma Surgeons to join the Trauma Service at John Hunter Hospital, a major tertiary referral and Level 1 Trauma Centre serving Northern NSW.
About The Role
As a Visiting Medical Officer, you will provide high quality, contemporary specialist trauma care, contributing to both acute trauma management and specialty elective surgical services. You will work within a consultant-led model of care and participate in the Trauma Service roster at John Hunter Hospital.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centred trauma and elective surgical services.
* Contributing to daily consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary handover.
* Participating in clinical supervision, teaching of trainees and junior staff and supporting postgraduate education.
* Actively contributing to safety, quality, risk management and clinical governance activities including M&M's and guideline development.
* This role requires attendance and availability during rostered hours and while-on-call, including for emergency and routine care.
* When rostered for the trauma service, the clinician must not hold any clinical responsibilities outside John Hunter Hospital.
About You
You are a specialist Trauma Surgeon with a commitment to excellence, collaboration, clinical leadership and high-quality patient care. You thrive in a busy tertiary trauma environment and enjoy contributing to a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
You Will Demonstrate
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Trauma Surgery and Specialist registration with AHPRA.
* Recent and comprehensive trauma surgery experience in a major trauma service.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
* Desirable: Completion of a trauma fellowship; experience within a major trauma service.
About Us
Hunter New England Local Health District is one of the largest and most diverse health districts in NSW, delivering care to more than 970,000 people across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and the largest facility in HNELHD. We are proud of our strong academic partnerships with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, fostering innovation, research and world class clinical practice.
Why Join Us
John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
* Sustainability focus: environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
* Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
* Medical Settlement Concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – for clinicians, families and even pets.
Find Out More
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Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
Applications close: 8 March 2026
For more information about the role contact: Prof Zsolt Balogh – Director of Trauma Surgery, John Hunter Hospital
Ph: (02) 4921 4259
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For application related enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 4985 3353
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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.
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