Hospital Liaison General Practitioners
Location | John Hunter Hospital Campus New Lambton Heights
Hours | Part-time (8 hours per week) until 30 March 2026
Application close date | 5pm Wednesday 7 January 2026 with interviews to occur the week of Monday 12 January 2026
Hourly rate | $155 per hour + Superannuation
If you're passionate about communication, collaboration, and making a tangible impact on patient care, this is your opportunity to lead change and establish a new general practitioner liaison service in the region.
WhyThese two roles have been created to lead an innovative pilot program that will transform how hospital and primary care services work together in the Hunter New England region. The Hospital Liaison General Practitioner (HLGP) service is the first of its kind locally, designed to create connections between care settings, ensuring people experience smooth transitions after discharge from hospital.
The two HLGPs will work with a project officer and play a pivotal role in shaping this new model of care in partnership with HNELHD, HNECC PHN, and HMRI.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).
* Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).
* Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.
* Recognised as 2023 Employer of Choice - Australian Business Awards.
About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative – the first Hospital Liaison General Practitioner (HLGP) service in the Hunter New England region. This newly created, non-patient facing role is central to a pilot program designed to bridge the gap between hospital and primary care, improving patient experience, health outcomes, and clinician collaboration.
As the HLGP, you'll bring your primary care expertise and leadership to support a 'one system' approach. You'll act as a trusted resource for GPs, help navigate services for recently discharged patients, and work closely with hospital teams to identify and address service gaps. This role offers the chance to shape integrated care models, influence system improvements, and contribute to research and evaluation alongside partners including Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).
The successful candidate will have:
* Minimum 5 years' experience working as a GP post Fellowship
* A current role as a GP working within the Hunter New England area
* Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders to support integrated patient care.
* Ability to act as a trusted contact for GPs, assisting with service navigation and care coordination.
* Skills in identifying service gaps and contributing to solutions that reduce unnecessary hospital visits.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
* Commitment to clinical governance, confidentiality, and organisational policies.
* Ability to provide primary care advice to leadership and contribute to evaluation activities.
* Competence in data collection and reporting for research and service improvement.
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and participation in team and external meetings.
How to apply:
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* Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the position description.
For more information, please contact Dr Michelle Redford, General Practitioner and HNECC PHN Medical Director by email to
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