Hunter New England Local Health District · John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, NSW
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Post Graduate Fellow in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
John Hunter Hospital, HNELHD – Newcastle NSW
Full time 1.0 FTE for 12 months
Immediate start option available
Shape the future of Emergency Medicine in one of Australia's leading tertiary trauma centres.
Join our Emergency Department at John Hunter Hospital, the major referral, trauma and teaching hospital for Northern NSW, and be part of an exciting new era in emergency care as we transition into the hospital's new Acute Care Building from October 2026.
This is an outstanding opportunity for Emergency Medicine trainees nearing Fellowship, newly qualified FACEMs, or experienced emergency clinicians seeking to broaden their expertise within a high-acuity tertiary environment.
Who Should Apply?
Post Graduate Fellow Applicants
Doctors who:
• Hold FACEM; or
• Are eligible for FACEM within six months; or
• Applicants who are approaching Fellowship but have not yet attained FACEM may also be considered for a Provisional Fellow or Senior Registrar appointment. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to transition to a Post Graduate Fellow position upon achieving Fellowship and meeting the relevant employment requirements.
Why John Hunter Hospital?
New Acute Care Building Opening October 2026
Be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation of healthcare delivery, with state-of-the-art clinical facilities, enhanced patient flow, contemporary workspaces, and purpose-built environments designed to support excellence in emergency care and staff wellbeing.
Tertiary Referral and Major Trauma Centre
Work at the forefront of Emergency Medicine managing:
• Major trauma presentations
• Complex adult and paediatric emergencies
• Critical care and resuscitation cases
• Medical, surgical and specialty referrals
• Behavioural health emergencies
• Rare and highly complex presentations not routinely seen in smaller centres
Learn, Teach and Lead
As a teaching hospital, you'll work alongside experienced FACEMs, trainees, medical students and multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative learning environment that values knowledge sharing, mentorship and professional growth.
Opportunities include:
• Bedside and formal teaching
• Clinical supervision
• Quality improvement projects
• Research participation
• Leadership development
• Departmental education programs
Work-Life Balance in the Hunter Region
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a rewarding Emergency Medicine career and an exceptional lifestyle.
• Coastal and beachside living
• Easy access to wineries, national parks and outdoor recreation
• Family-friendly communities
• Affordable living compared with major metropolitan centres
• Flexible rostering and strong consultant support
The Role
Post Graduate Fellows in Emergency Medicine provide high-quality patient-centred care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations while further developing the skills required to independently supervise a busy Emergency Department and practise as a specialist Emergency Physician.
You will:
• Manage undifferentiated presentations across all age groups
• Undertake advanced resuscitation, trauma and emergency procedures
• Work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Participate in teaching, research and quality improvement activities
• Develop leadership and supervision capabilities in a tertiary Emergency Department environment
• Receive ongoing support and mentorship from experienced FACEM clinicians
What We Offer
• Exposure to one of Australia's busiest and most diverse tertiary Emergency Departments
• State-of-the-art Acute Care facilities from October 2026
• Major trauma and tertiary referral case mix
• Strong education, research and quality improvement culture
• Teaching, mentorship and leadership opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support and supervision
• Collaborative, supportive and highly skilled clinical team
• Exceptional lifestyle and work-life balance in the Hunter region
Join Us - if you're looking for a role that combines clinical challenge, professional development, teaching opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle, we invite you to explore a career with Emergency Medicine at John Hunter Hospital.
Develop your expertise. Share your knowledge. Help shape the future of emergency care in one of Australia's leading tertiary referral and trauma centres.
Need more information?
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Applications Close: 23 September 2026
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary PGF positions
Find out more by contacting Dr Sambles for a confidential conversation about the role:
Dr Helen Sambles, Director of Emergency Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
E: helen.sambles@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: 02 4985 5558
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
E: Stacey.Burbridge@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: 02 498 53297
Agency applications are NOT accepted, thank you
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 (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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