Career Medical Officer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Manning Base Hospital

Teaching opportunities for Years 3–5 (Joint Medical Program)

Conjoint Academic appointments encouraged (commensurate with experience)

About the region

Located just 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, with convenient flight connections to other capital cities, our region boasts a temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers, enhancing its livability. The Manning area boasts exceptional educational options, both public and private, ensuring families have access to quality schooling. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, the Manning region offers unparalleled lifestyle without compromise.

What we can offer you

This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. 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:

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment & Medical Settlement Concierge Support: Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end-to-end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details.

Agency applications will not be accepted for this position. Any Agency applications submitted will be culled

If you have previously applied for this readvertised position and were unsuccessful, your application will not be reconsidered at this time

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Dr Nigel Roberts, Senior VMO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manning Base Hospital

E: Nigel.Roberts@health.nsw.gov.au

For application related enquiries please contact:

Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services

Ph: (02) 6767 7063 or E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

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.

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