Career Medical Officer – Hawkesbury District Hospital, NSW Health
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (02-Feb-2026 to 31-Jan-2027)
Remuneration: $139,187 - $207,388
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27539
The primary purpose of this position is to provide anaesthesia care in a complex clinical workplace under supervision appropriate to the level of training of the applicant and in line with recommendations of the training program of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), CICM, ACEM training programme, or Diploma of Rural Generalist Anaesthesia where applicable. The position will be based at Hawkesbury District Hospital.
The Career Medical Officer is expected to extend knowledge and skills in managing anaesthesia across multiple sub‑speciality areas to meet the professional standards set by ANZCA. Duties include delivering anaesthesia, perioperative care, and pain management services inside and outside operating rooms, and performing other duties during rotations to other areas as directed.
Key Responsibilities
- ANAESTHESIA and sedation, including obstetric anaesthesia where relevant
- REGIONAL anaesthesia
- Airway management
- Pain medicine
- Perioperative medicine
- Resuscitation
- Trauma and crisis management
- Participate as a multidisciplinary team member across key areas of anaesthetics
- Perform after‑hours roster duties and assist other departments such as Emergency when directed
Essential Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate category
- Completion of a minimum of 5 postgraduate years as a medical officer in an Australian or equivalent acute hospital setting, and practiced anaesthesia for at least 2 years within the past 3 years (accredited or unaccredited)
- Demonstrated capacity to perform clinical anaesthesia duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Preparedness to undertake all aspects of the role, including after‑hours rosters and assistance to other departments as directed by the Head of Anaesthetics
- Position subject to an appropriate supervision level supported by the health agency (including if registration conditions include supervision)
- Valid Working with Children Check and cleared National Police Check
- Evidence of vaccination to comply with NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases policy
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the essential requirements
- Excellent clinical skills, knowledge & judgement
- Insight and reflective learning
- Teamwork, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written & oral, with patients, families, colleagues, and the public
- Commitment to ongoing improvement of patient care
- Personal integrity, professionalism, ethical practice & humility
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For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Wajdi Hadi at.
Applications close: 02 December 2025.
NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People, people from racial, ethnic or ethno‑religious minority groups, and people with disability.
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