Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: 65150.16 - 71479.42

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ697321

Location:Scone Hospital

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

About the Opportunity

Located in the heart of the Upper Hunter, Scone Hospital is a welcoming rural hospital offering a broad range of services and the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple clinical areas.

Our services include:

• Mixed medical and surgical ward
• Operating theatre
• Maternity unit
• Emergency Department
• Onsite medical imaging

This is a dynamic rural nursing position where you will gain valuable clinical exposure while working alongside a close-knit and supportive team.

Successful applicants will receive a structured orientation period and ongoing support from experienced Enrolled and Registered Nurses, an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). With ample free onsite parking and a welcoming country community, Scone offers an excellent balance of lifestyle and career opportunity. Located just over three hours north of Sydney, Scone is within easy travelling distance of Newcastle, Maitland and the Central Coast, with Tamworth and Armidale to the north and plenty of countryside to explore.

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and After Hours Nurse in Charge, you will support the nursing team in delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working across the general medical and surgical ward and assisting in other areas of the facility as required.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of care for inpatients and post-operative patients, under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
• Supporting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, promoting their comfort, dignity and independence.
• Observing patients and promptly reporting any changes in their condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Contributing to a safe and positive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and supporting other departments or nearby facilities when required.

This role offers genuine opportunities to broaden your experience, access further training and develop your skills within a supportive rural healthcare environment.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a motivated and reliable Assistant in Nursing who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn and develop their skills.

You will demonstrate:

• A self-motivated approach and willingness to take initiative.
• A genuine interest in providing quality, compassionate patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across multiple departments.
• A positive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and development.

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Nikki Whyburn on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Department of Radiation Oncology

Fixed Term Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Nurse Practitioner Year 1 $79.81 - Thereafter $85.45 per hour or

• Transitional Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Year 1 $75.35 - Year 2 $76.86 per hour depending on qualifications +

  superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

• Staff Specialist - Intensive Care Medicine

• Fixed Term (12 Months) Part-Time

• Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Fixed Term (12 Months) Part-Time (40 Hours Per Fortnight)
• Salary Classification: Staff Specialist Level 4 in accordance with the Interim Salary Increases for Staff Specialists - 2024 and 2025

About the Role

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Staff Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a 0.5 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment commencing from 18/01/2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients across the Hunter New England region.

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of specialist intensive care services, including the assessment and management of critically ill patients, clinical leadership, supervision and education of junior medical staff, and participation in quality improvement and service development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist intensive care services to critically ill haematological, oncological and toxicological adult patients
• Work collaboratively with intensivists, medical and surgical teams, nursing staff, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide supervision, teaching and mentoring to JMOs, registrars and other medical staff
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, research and service development activities within the ICU
• Participate in departmental meetings, education programs and other activities relevant to the role
• Support a culture of patient safety, continuous improvement and excellence in clinical practice
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of evidence-based clinical practices and protocols
• Participate in the ICU on-call and after-hours roster, as required and appropriate to the appointment

About You

• Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) or equivalent specialist qualification recognised in Australia
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and eligibility to practise as a specialist in NSW
• Demonstrated experience in adult intensive care medicine
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development quality improvement, clinical governance and/or research is desirable

For further information please contact Dr M Perumbuli Achchige, Director of Intensive Care [email protected]

Employment Type: Temporary Full and Part Time until January 2028

Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1

Remuneration: $35.97 - $38.43 Per Hour + Super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702997

Location: Newcastle Community Health Service

Closing date: Sunday 08 November 2026

Love helping people smile? Turn your passion into a rewarding career with Hunter New England Oral Health!

Join our growing Dental team across Newcastle and the Hunter, where your skills will make a real difference to the oral health and wellbeing of our community. Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Ready to make a difference, one smile at a time? Apply today and join a team that cares!

About the Team

We are currently seeking experienced Dental Assistants to join our growing team across multiple clinic locations throughout the Newcastle and Hunter region. Clinic hours vary slightly by location, operating from either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will be working as part of a supportive and professional team that includes Dentists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Prosthetists, and fellow Dental Assistants. Together, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality oral health care to our community.

Our mission is to provide outstanding patient care while celebrating the cultural diversity of our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all staff feel valued, empowered, and supported to thrive both professionally and personally.

About the Role

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our busy clinics. Reporting to the Clinic Coordinator, you will be responsible for a mix of clinical and administrative duties, supporting the delivery of high-quality dental care. Your role will involve assisting the dental team during procedures, maintaining a clean and organised environment, and ensuring patients receive a seamless and positive experience from start to finish.

You will be supported from day one with a comprehensive orientation program to Hunter New England Oral Health, along with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities throughout your career.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Bring a positive attitude and a genuine passion for delivering excellent dental care.
• Have strong competencies in assisting with a wide range of oral health procedures, along with a solid understanding of infection control protocols.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work efficiently in a team environment

We welcome candidates who hold a current Dental Assisting Certificate (up to Certificate III) recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia. We also encourage applications from experienced dental assistants who may not yet hold formal qualifications.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection control principles
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family

What you'll be doing

Assist in the facilitation of efficient delivery of dental services and operations of the Dental Unit by providing clinical and administrative assistance and support.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Baker on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health 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.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

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REQ703458
Medical Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, HNELHD – Newcastle NSW
Fixed-Term Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE)
January 2027 to December 2029

Together, we'll deliver exceptional care today while building the services our communities will need tomorrow.

At John Hunter Hospital, we're entering one of the most exciting periods in our history. With the opening of the new John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct and Acute Services Building, we're expanding and transforming how we deliver care for our communities across Hunter New England.

We are seeking an exceptional Paediatric Emergency Medicine leader to join us as Medical Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine. In this key leadership role, you'll work alongside our executive and clinical teams to shape the future of our Paediatric Emergency Department, driving excellence in clinical care, workforce development, education, research and service innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of paediatric emergency services while leading a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based and family-centred care for children and young people across our region.

Help Us Shape the Next Chapter of Emergency Care
Our new John Hunter North Acute Services Building is transforming healthcare delivery across Hunter New England. As part of one of Australia's largest regional health infrastructure projects, we're expanding our emergency, critical care and inpatient services to meet the growing needs of our communities both now and into the future.

As Medical Director, you'll play a pivotal role in leading our Paediatric Emergency Department through this exciting period of growth, helping us develop contemporary models of care, strengthen service integration and enhance the experience of children, young people and families who turn to us for care.

About Our Paediatric Emergency Department
Our Paediatric Emergency Department is a vital part of John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter Children's Hospital - one of Australia's leading tertiary children's hospitals and the major referral centre for northern New South Wales.

Together, we provide specialist emergency care for infants, children and adolescents from across a vast geographic region. Our clinicians care for a diverse and complex patient population, from common childhood illnesses and injuries through to major trauma, critical illness and highly specialised tertiary referrals.

Working closely with our inpatient paediatric services, dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), neonatal services, surgical specialties and ambulatory care teams, we are committed to delivering coordinated, seamless and family-centred care throughout every stage of a child's healthcare journey.

The Opportunity
As Medical Director, you will:
• Lead the strategic, clinical and operational direction of our Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Lead service planning and departmental performance, ensuring delivery against organisational objectives and key performance indicators.
• Support, mentor and develop our senior and junior medical workforce.
• Strengthen partnerships across John Hunter Hospital, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Hunter New England Health and external stakeholders.
• Champion education, training, research and evidence-based practice.
• Help shape the future design and growth of paediatric emergency services across our district.

Why Join Us?
Lead Meaningful Change
Join us at a time of unprecedented investment and help shape the future of paediatric emergency care across Hunter New England.

Influence Care Beyond the Emergency Department
Work collaboratively with clinical and executive leaders to improve patient outcomes across our children's services and broader health network.

Grow Education and Research
Support the development of future emergency physicians, contribute to high-quality research and help translate evidence into everyday clinical practice.

Join a World-Class Team
Work alongside dedicated clinicians, leaders, educators and researchers who share a commitment to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Discover Newcastle and the Hunter Region
Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds, with stunning beaches, vibrant city living, renowned food and wine destinations, excellent schools and easy access to Sydney.

Sustainable Healthcare – Together Towards Zero
We're committed to creating a more sustainable health service through responsible resource use, waste reduction and environmentally conscious practices, helping us deliver high-quality care for our communities now and into the future.

Senior Medical Recruitment and Medical Settlement Concierge Support
Our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment and Medical Settlement Concierge teams provide personalised support throughout recruitment, onboarding and relocation, helping you and your family settle into life and work in our region with confidence.

About You
You are an accomplished Paediatric Emergency Medicine specialist and leader who brings:
• Fellowship of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or Royal Australasian College of Physicians qualifications accredited in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, or eligibility through an approved specialist pathway.
• Significant leadership experience within Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and support high-performing teams.
• A strong commitment to medical education, mentorship and workforce development.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding care and improving health outcomes for children, young people and families.

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.

REQ695515
Staff Specialist, Palliative Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Fixed term temporary part time 0.8 FTE from November 2026 to July 2027

Join a service where compassionate, specialist care is at the heart of everything we do, while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable coastal cities.

Leading Care Beyond the Hospital Walls
This role offers the opportunity to practise across a broad spectrum of settings including inpatient consultation, outpatient clinics, community-based care and innovative virtual models of care. You'll play a key role in delivering equitable specialist palliative care across Hunter New England while helping shape the future of integrated palliative and end-of-life services for a diverse regional population.

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle offers the ideal balance of professional challenge and lifestyle reward. With pristine beaches and coastal walks, a vibrant café and dining scene, excellent schools, and thriving arts and sporting communities, Newcastle provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Easy access to the Hunter Valley vineyards and national parks, and just two hours from Sydney, makes it an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
John Hunter Hospital (JHH) is the principal tertiary referral centre for Hunter New England and Northern NSW, delivering complex specialist care within a leading teaching and research environment that supports innovation, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Opening in late 2026, the new state of the art Acute Services Building will integrate emergency, critical care, surgical and inpatient services, enhancing patient flow, safety and experience while providing contemporary facilities to support high acuity care and future growth.

About the Role
John Hunter Hospital delivers a well established, integrated Palliative Care and Kidney Supportive Care Service, providing compassionate, high quality care to patients with advanced and life limiting illness across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The service operates as part of the Newcastle specialist multidisciplinary palliative care hub and is recognised for its strong clinical leadership, collaborative culture, and focus on quality of life, dignity and goal concordant care.

As a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine, you will provide contemporary, comprehensive and professional specialist care that is safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred. Working within a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support people with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses through comprehensive symptom management, advance care planning, end-of-life care and complex decision-making, while providing compassionate support to patients, families and carers across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.

You Will:
• Work within the John Hunter Palliative and End of Life Care multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist care to patients with advanced disease and limited prognosis across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.
• Provide expert assessment and management of pain, complex symptoms and the psychosocial, cultural and spiritual challenges associated with life-limiting illness.
• Lead advance care planning conversations and support patients, families and healthcare teams in establishing treatment goals and care preferences.
• Provide expert clinical guidance regarding end-of-life care, including the management and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Hunter New England Palliative Care Stream to review, develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based models of care, clinical standards and service improvements across the district.
• Support seamless transitions between care settings through coordinated, integrated and patient-centred care.
• Deliver consultative support, mentoring, education and clinical supervision to medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to strengthen workforce capability.
• Participate in the Hunter New England Palliative Care on-call roster and contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of virtual care services across the district.

Academic and Research Connections
Hunter New England Health has strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), offering excellent opportunities for teaching, research and innovation. Clinicians are supported to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, engage in locally led and multicentre research, pursue academic appointments and translate evidence into clinical practice within a health district that values inquiry and continuous improvement. The successful applicant will also have opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision and workforce development, while participating in research and quality improvement initiatives that help translate evidence into everyday clinical practice.

Sustainable Healthcare – Together Towards Zero
John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare, embedding energy efficiency, waste reduction and responsible resource use into service planning. This supports a safe, healthy workplace and aligns with Hunter New England Health’s commitment to high quality care that benefits both the community and the environment.

Senior Medical Recruitment and Medical Settlement Concierge Support
Hunter New England Health offers a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, providing personalised end to end support from initial enquiry through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation. This service supports clinicians and their families to settle quickly, allowing them to focus on delivering excellent patient care and enjoying life in the region.

About You
You are a compassionate, collaborative specialist with a strong commitment to excellence in supportive and end of life care and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of an expanding palliative care service. You will bring:
• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
• Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM), or equivalent
• Demonstrated recent experience as a medical expert in Palliative Medicine and/or Kidney Supportive Care
• A commitment to achieving excellent patient and family experiences
• A proven ability to deliver high quality, compassionate care as both a leader and valued member of an interdisciplinary team
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or demonstrated interest in leadership, mentoring, supervision and education, with a commitment to developing the future palliative care workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, influence positive change and contribute to innovative models of care.
• An understanding of culturally safe, person-centred care that respects the values, preferences and priorities of patients, families and carers.
• An interest in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and broader health system objectives beyond direct patient care.

Advance your career. Enrich your lifestyle. Make a meaningful impact.

REQ695515
Staff Specialist, Palliative Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Fixed term temporary part time 0.8 FTE from November 2026 to July 2027

Join a service where compassionate, specialist care is at the heart of everything we do, while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable coastal cities.

Leading Care Beyond the Hospital Walls
This role offers the opportunity to practise across a broad spectrum of settings including inpatient consultation, outpatient clinics, community-based care and innovative virtual models of care. You'll play a key role in delivering equitable specialist palliative care across Hunter New England while helping shape the future of integrated palliative and end-of-life services for a diverse regional population.

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle offers the ideal balance of professional challenge and lifestyle reward. With pristine beaches and coastal walks, a vibrant café and dining scene, excellent schools, and thriving arts and sporting communities, Newcastle provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Easy access to the Hunter Valley vineyards and national parks, and just two hours from Sydney, makes it an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
John Hunter Hospital (JHH) is the principal tertiary referral centre for Hunter New England and Northern NSW, delivering complex specialist care within a leading teaching and research environment that supports innovation, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Opening in late 2026, the new state of the art Acute Services Building will integrate emergency, critical care, surgical and inpatient services, enhancing patient flow, safety and experience while providing contemporary facilities to support high acuity care and future growth.

About the Role
John Hunter Hospital delivers a well established, integrated Palliative Care and Kidney Supportive Care Service, providing compassionate, high quality care to patients with advanced and life limiting illness across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The service operates as part of the Newcastle specialist multidisciplinary palliative care hub and is recognised for its strong clinical leadership, collaborative culture, and focus on quality of life, dignity and goal concordant care.

As a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine, you will provide contemporary, comprehensive and professional specialist care that is safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred. Working within a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support people with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses through comprehensive symptom management, advance care planning, end-of-life care and complex decision-making, while providing compassionate support to patients, families and carers across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.

You Will:
• Work within the John Hunter Palliative and End of Life Care multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist care to patients with advanced disease and limited prognosis across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.
• Provide expert assessment and management of pain, complex symptoms and the psychosocial, cultural and spiritual challenges associated with life-limiting illness.
• Lead advance care planning conversations and support patients, families and healthcare teams in establishing treatment goals and care preferences.
• Provide expert clinical guidance regarding end-of-life care, including the management and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Hunter New England Palliative Care Stream to review, develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based models of care, clinical standards and service improvements across the district.
• Support seamless transitions between care settings through coordinated, integrated and patient-centred care.
• Deliver consultative support, mentoring, education and clinical supervision to medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to strengthen workforce capability.
• Participate in the Hunter New England Palliative Care on-call roster and contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of virtual care services across the district.

Academic and Research Connections
Hunter New England Health has strong partnerships with the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), offering excellent opportunities for teaching, research and innovation. Clinicians are supported to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, engage in locally led and multicentre research, pursue academic appointments and translate evidence into clinical practice within a health district that values inquiry and continuous improvement. The successful applicant will also have opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision and workforce development, while participating in research and quality improvement initiatives that help translate evidence into everyday clinical practice.

Sustainable Healthcare – Together Towards Zero
John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare, embedding energy efficiency, waste reduction and responsible resource use into service planning. This supports a safe, healthy workplace and aligns with Hunter New England Health’s commitment to high quality care that benefits both the community and the environment.

Senior Medical Recruitment and Medical Settlement Concierge Support
Hunter New England Health offers a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, providing personalised end to end support from initial enquiry through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation. This service supports clinicians and their families to settle quickly, allowing them to focus on delivering excellent patient care and enjoying life in the region.

About You
You are a compassionate, collaborative specialist with a strong commitment to excellence in supportive and end of life care and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of an expanding palliative care service. You will bring:
• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
• Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM), or equivalent
• Demonstrated recent experience as a medical expert in Palliative Medicine and/or Kidney Supportive Care
• A commitment to achieving excellent patient and family experiences
• A proven ability to deliver high quality, compassionate care as both a leader and valued member of an interdisciplinary team
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or demonstrated interest in leadership, mentoring, supervision and education, with a commitment to developing the future palliative care workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, influence positive change and contribute to innovative models of care.
• An understanding of culturally safe, person-centred care that respects the values, preferences and priorities of patients, families and carers.
• An interest in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and broader health system objectives beyond direct patient care.

Advance your career. Enrich your lifestyle. Make a meaningful impact.

REQ701437
Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
Fixed term temporary 1.0 FTE available

Lead exceptional care for older people while shaping the future of geriatric medicine in a leading tertiary health service.

An exceptional opportunity exists for a Geriatrician to join the highly regarded Department of Geriatric Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, the principal tertiary referral centre for Newcastle, the Hunter New England region and northern NSW.

John Hunter Hospital is the largest referral hospital in the region, providing advanced clinical services, teaching, research and multidisciplinary care across a broad range of specialties.

As a Geriatrician, you will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive, person-centred care to older people with complex and multifactorial health needs.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice across acute geriatric medicine, frailty and falls services, dementia and delirium management, orthogeriatrics, rehabilitation, community-based care, capacity assessments and complex discharge planning.

You will have the opportunity to:
• Deliver high-quality specialist geriatric medicine services across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Work closely with experienced physicians, nursing, allied health and rehabilitation teams within a well-established multidisciplinary model of care.
• Teach, supervise and mentor junior medical staff and advanced trainees.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to innovative models of care that support healthy ageing and improve outcomes for older people.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
As the major tertiary referral and teaching hospital for northern NSW, John Hunter Hospital offers exposure to a broad and complex caseload, strong links with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, and opportunities to contribute to education, research and service innovation.

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful career within a large and progressive health service while helping shape the future of geriatric medicine in one of Australia's fastest-growing regional centres.

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle offers an enviable lifestyle where career opportunity meets coastal living. Enjoy stunning beaches, vibrant cafés and restaurants, renowned wineries, excellent schools and easy access to national parks, all within a welcoming and affordable community.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, a family-friendly environment or a better work-life balance, Newcastle provides the opportunity to enjoy more of what matters while working in a leading tertiary healthcare setting.

Relocation & Recruitment Support
Joining HNELHD means more than starting a new role. Our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team provides personalised support throughout the recruitment process, while our Medical Concierge Settlement Team assists with relocation, accommodation, local orientation and community connections. Together, they help ensure a smooth transition for you and your family, allowing you to focus on your career and your patients.

• Essential Criteria
  Applicants must:
  • Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia & Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine or nearing completion.
• Demonstrate contemporary clinical expertise in the assessment and management of older patients with complex and multi-system health conditions.
• Experience in, or knowledge of programs for improving the organization and delivery of care in Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) units and rehabilitation.
• Have experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and delivering patient-centred models of care and managing complex discharge planning issues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Possess excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Show a commitment to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and medical students.
• Demonstrate involvement in research, quality improvement, clinical governance or service development activities.
• Be eligible to work in Australia and participate in relevant on-call or after-hours arrangements as required.
  

Discover a Career that Makes a Difference
Join a supportive and forward-thinking team where you can make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of older people across the Hunter New England region. Combine a rewarding specialist career with the exceptional lifestyle benefits of Newcastle and become part of a health service committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, research and innovation.

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Employment Type: Temporary Part-time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Location: Denman

Requisition ID: REQ701452

Applications Close: Sunday 1st of November

Berewarded with up to $20,000in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under theRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

At Denman, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our Multi purpose Service. Every day is different here at Denman MPS, some days there may be multiple ED presentations that will require you to provide assistance to the RN, and be able to also provide assistance to the AIN in residential aged care.

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Registered Nurses, Rural Educators and Health Service Manager. Teamwork is central to this role, as you work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised care plans that address the unique needs of every patient. If you’re ready to join a dedicated team where your skill and empathy come together to create meaningful, life-changing impacts for your community, then look no further than Denman!

Where you’ll be working:

Located in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, Denman is a welcoming country town offering a relaxed lifestyle, a strong sense of community and beautiful surrounding countryside. Just an hour and a half from Newcastle and its stunning beaches, Denman is also within easy reach of renowned wineries, local restaurants and the Hunter Valley’s many attractions.

Denman Multipurpose Service (MPS) provides a range of essential healthcare services to the local community, including a 2-bed Emergency Department, 14 residential aged care beds and 3 sub-acute beds. Working in this close-knit setting offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients and residents while building meaningful connections within the community.

Join our caring, supportive and dedicated team, where you’ll feel valued, supported and part of a collaborative workplace. If you’re looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity in a welcoming rural community, Denman MPS could be the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying the benefits of country living.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a motivated and compassionate, experienced Enrolled Nurse who is interested in developing their career within nursing.

You will be a team player who communicates effectively, works well under direction and demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

You will bring:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.
• Professionalism, reliability and accountability.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and undertake relevant competencies.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Essential criteria:

Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to$20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full and part time part time vacancies

4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lynda Walker on [email protected]

Additional Information

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit theRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact[email protected].

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Salary: $158,236.73 – $169,429.03 per annum

Hours: 38 per week

Location: Manning Base Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ697453

Applications Close: Thursday the 29th of October

Lead the way in aged care. Make a lasting difference.

Are you a passionate Nurse Practitioner ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people? Join Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and help shape the future of residential aged care through an innovative, integrated approach to healthcare.

The Nurse Practitioner Residential Aged Care- In Reach (RAC-I) will be based at the Manning Base Hospital, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical expertise to Residential Aged Care Facilities within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Taree, the Upper and Lower Hunter with potential for expansion across the Hunter New England LHD.

The successful applicant will provide timely, specialised acute care to residents in the comfort of their own aged care homes, using a combination of face-to-face and virtual consultations. Your expertise will help residents receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time - supporting better health outcomes, enhancing quality of life and reducing avoidable hospital transfers.

What you'll bring

• Advanced clinical expertise and a passion for aged care excellence.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Essential Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with APHRA.
• Nurse Practitioner or working towards Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or a qualification / Masters level deemed equivalent.
• Current drivers license.

You'll be supported by experienced clinical leaders, the HNELHD Nurse Practitioner Network and a dedicated governance structure, with opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development and profile of this growing service.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Ready to take your advanced practice to the next level?

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership and passion for aged care to a role where you can empower residents, support aged care teams and make a lasting impact across our community.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Gillian Probert on [email protected]

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Registered Nurse – Surgical (Ward 4B)

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Salary Classification - Registered Nurse Year 1-8
• Remuneration - $ - $ per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to develop skills in surgical nursing with the support of an Educator.

Ward 4B is a 30-bed ward caring for adult patients from surgical specialties. The surgical specialties include but are not limited to: General surgery, Colorectal, Gastro, Plastics, Skin lesions including melanoma, oncology-based surgery including mastectomy and breast reconstruction and cardiothoracic.

About you

• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Recent demonstrated experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to work unsupervised and proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary and the ability and desire to uphold these principles

For further information about these opportunities please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Join our Team today!

Click ‘Apply for Job’ or visit Registered Nurse - Surgical (Ward 4B) - Waratah, NSW, Australia and follow the prompts. Please note that applicants must address all selection criteria as part of their application.

This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role

Inspire clinical excellence, develop nursing capability and make a lasting impact on patient care.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID: REQ694216

Location: Taree

Closing date: Sunday the 25th of October

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about education, clinical excellence and helping others reach their full potential? Join Hunter New England Local Health District as an After-Hours Clinical Nurse Educator and play a key role in building nursing capability, strengthening clinical practice and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing workforce.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills into a role where you can make a meaningful difference to both staff and patient outcomes. You will support nurses across the clinical environment, identifying individual and team learning needs and delivering education that builds confidence, strengthens clinical knowledge and promotes safe, evidence-based practice.

Working collaboratively with nursing leaders, educators and multidisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to shape learning opportunities, encourage professional growth and support nurses to continually develop their skills and confidence. You’ll be supported by an experienced and welcoming team that values your contribution and is committed to your professional development.

This position works across a rotating after-hours roster, including weekends and varied shifts, offering an opportunity to support clinical learning and practice across different shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and facilitate clinical education, orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff.
• Identify individual and team learning needs and develop engaging, evidence-based education programs.
• Mentor and support nurses to build clinical confidence, competence and safe practice.
• Coordinate and deliver Basic and Advanced Life Support training.
• Undertake competency assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of education initiatives.
• Support Standard 8, the Clinical Emergency Response System and the Rapid Response team.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve care quality and patient outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentoring and supporting others to achieve their professional goals. You bring strong clinical knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to guide nurses with varying levels of experience and learning needs.

You understand that effective clinical education is about more than delivering training - it’s about building capability, encouraging continuous improvement and helping staff translate learning into safe, high-quality patient care.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering clinical education using adult learning principles and facilitation skills.
• The ability to identify learning needs and develop tailored education strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a diverse team.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willingness to work towards this qualification, is required. Advanced Life Support and DETECT trainer credentials, or willingness to obtain them, are also relevant to the role.

Essential Requirement

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications
• After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is required to work after hours on a rotating roster including weekends and varied shifts.

Live and Work in Taree

Enjoy a lifestyle that balances meaningful work with the best of regional living. Taree is a riverside town in the heart of the Manning Valley, surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush hinterland and national parks.

From your doorstep, you can:

• Enjoy the coast: Reach Old Bar, Crowdy Head and Diamond Beach in around 30 minutes for surfing, swimming and relaxing by the water.
• Explore the outdoors: Discover the waterfalls, rainforest walks and alpine scenery of Barrington Tops, just over an hour away.
• Embrace a sea or tree change: Enjoy more space, affordable housing and a relaxed regional lifestyle.
• Stay connected: Port Macquarie is approximately one hour away, with Newcastle around two hours away.

Taree offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a lifestyle that makes the most of the coast, countryside and close-knit community.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Temporary accommodation and help relocating using The Welcome Experience.
• Flexibility for everyones different stage of life
• Use of fleet vehicles
• Modern Offices and new equipment
• A great team that organise study groups, social events and career progression
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your experience, passion for education and commitment to clinical excellence to Hunter New England Health. Help develop the next generation of confident clinicians while continuing to grow your own career as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on [email protected]

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration:$75,011.91 – $81,508.14 +Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ696941

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.

Make a difference through every interaction

As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, you’ll play an important role in supporting people through challenging periods of their lives. You’ll provide individualised, person-centred nursing care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.

This is an opportunity to use your mental health experience, communication skills and empathy to build positive relationships, understand individual needs and provide care that respects each person’s rights, choices and dignity. You’ll contribute to the delivery and evaluation of quality nursing care, advocate for patients and help them and their families understand their care and make informed decisions.

Choose the location that works for you

With opportunities across Tamworth, Taree, Maitland, Morisset and Newcastle, you can choose a location and lifestyle that suits you while building your career in mental health.

Tamworth

Experience the benefits of a vibrant regional centre with a strong sense of community, while making a meaningful difference to people across the New England region.

Taree

Combine a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the opportunity to provide mental health care to communities across the Manning region.

Morisset

Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Lake Macquarie, while working in a growing community and making a meaningful difference to people across the Hunter region.

Maitland

Enjoy the best of both worlds in Maitland - a vibrant regional lifestyle, rich heritage and easy access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and beautiful beaches.

Newcastle

Stay close to the coast and city while accessing opportunities across a range of mental health services, including Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital and Nexus.

Whether you're looking for a tree change, coastal lifestyle, regional community or the convenience of Newcastle, there’s an opportunity to find the right fit for you.

*Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.

What you'll need

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
• Experience in mental health nursing
• A person-centred approach to nursing and a commitment to respecting the rights, needs and choices of patients and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to challenging or changing situations
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage your own emotional responses in challenging situations
• Eligibility to drive in NSW
• Valid work rights in Australia

The role requires an Enrolled Nurse who is compassionate, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute effectively to a person-centred model of care.

What we offer

• Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependent
• Salary packaging available
• 4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees
• 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
• Allocated Days Off for full-time employees
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family
• Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development
• Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to broaden your mental health experience
• *Location and eligibility requirements apply.

Your experience can make a difference

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing mental health experience, take your skills to a new community or find a location that better suits your lifestyle, Hunter New England Mental Health Service has opportunities across Tamworth, Morisset, Taree and Newcastle.

Bring your experience. Bring your empathy. Make a difference in mental health.

Apply now and find the location and opportunity that’s right for you.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected]. Contacts: Nicole Asimus - [email protected] - Mental Health Centre Caitlin Morton - [email protected] - Maitland and Manning (Taree) Mental Health Inpatient Units Priscilla Zifodya- [email protected] - Tamworth and Armidale (Clarke Centre) Mental Health Inpatient Units Aaron Tammekand- [email protected] - Morisset Hospital For all other general enquiries: [email protected]

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Make a difference close to home. Join a caring team in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaing

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ700011

Location:Denman Multi Purpose Service

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join the friendly and supportive team at Denman Multipurpose Service (MPS).

Located in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, Denman offers a relaxed rural lifestyle, approximately 90 minutes from Newcastle and its beaches, with local wineries, restaurants and countryside right on your doorstep. Denman MPS provides a range of services to the local community, including a two-bed Emergency Department, 14 residential aged care beds and three sub-acute beds. This varied setting offers the opportunity to support patients and residents with different care needs while becoming part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about its community.

You’ll be supported in your role through access to rural clinical educators and Health Service Manager (HSM) support, helping you build your skills and confidence while delivering quality care.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide individualised, compassionate and high-quality care to patients and residents under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, mobility, nutrition and comfort, while promoting dignity and independence.
• Support the delivery of safe, person-centred care to meet the individual needs of patients and residents.
• Observe and promptly report changes in a patient's or resident's condition or wellbeing to the Registered Nurse.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and the broader healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable care environment in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, residents, families, carers and colleagues.

About You

You are a kind, friendly and empathetic person who genuinely enjoys caring for others. You understand the importance of treating every patient and resident with dignity, respect and compassion, and you bring a positive attitude to your work.

You will also demonstrate:

• The ability to work both independently within your role and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A caring and patient approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients, residents, families and colleagues.
• The ability to follow direction from Registered Nurses and seek guidance when required.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to a supportive rural healthcare team.
• A commitment to safe, quality and person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference in a close-knit rural community, we’d love to hear from you. Join the team at Denman MPS and help deliver care that matters.

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lynda Walker on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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REQ695241
Staff Specialist or Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
1.0 FTE available fixed term for 12 or 24 months or conversion to permanent for SS for the right person
Potential for part time or full time with smaller fractions (ie 2 x 0.5 or 1 x 0.3 and 1 x 0.7) depending on candidate suitability

Are you looking to join a dynamic and supportive Paediatric Intensive Care team in one of NSW’s leading tertiary hospitals?

About the Role
Depending on your level of experience, this opportunity to become one of our team in our expanding Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at John Hunter Hospital will either be as a Staff Specialist or a Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine.

The successful candidate will:
• Provide high-quality clinical care to critically ill children across the Hunter New England Local Health District and the Northern Child Health Network.
• Participate in teaching, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Have a primary medical degree registered with AHPRA.
• Have Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine
• Have clinical experience and interest in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine

About Our PICU
• Opened as a standalone unit in 2017 and continues to grow in size and complexity, currently expanding services and relocating to a a new PICU facility opening in November 2026.
• One of three tertiary paediatric hospitals in NSW.
• Primary trauma referral centre for northern NSW.
• Supports the Hunter Retrieval Service and provides advice to the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS).

You’ll be joining a highly skilled, collaborative team committed to excellence in paediatric critical care.

What We Offer
As part of Hunter New England Health, you’ll benefit from:
• Access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
• Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
• Opportunities to collaborate across clinical and non-clinical disciplines
• Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community. Click here to find out more

Why Newcastle?
Newcastle is NSW’s second-largest city, offering a unique blend of career opportunity and lifestyle:
• Beautiful beaches, coastal walks, and NSW’s largest lake
• Excellent schools, universities, and family-friendly amenities
• Thriving food, arts, and cultural scene
• Easy access to Sydney (2 hours by car/train) and national/international flights
• Mild climate and relaxed pace of life in the Hunter Valley region

Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital are fantastic places to live, work, and grow your career.

Staff Specialist in Neonatology
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Permanent Part Time | 2 x 0.6 FTE positions available

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for two experienced and enthusiastic Neonatologists to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, the tertiary referral centre for Northern NSW. We are seeking applications for two permanent part-time Staff Specialist positions (0.6 FTE each) to support the continued growth and delivery of tertiary neonatal services across Hunter New England Local Health District.

As a Staff Specialist, you will provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, consultative, telehealth and on-call services. In addition to clinical duties, you will actively contribute to education, research, quality improvement activities and clinical governance initiatives within the service.

About us
The NICU comprises 20 intensive care beds and 24 special care beds, managing approximately 1,400 admissions annually. Services include the care of infants with extreme prematurity, unwell term infants, neonatal surgical patients (including cardiothoracic surgery), retrieval services through Hutner NETS (averaging about 40 neonatal retrievals per year and 350 back transfers to facilitate infants getting closer to home for ongoing care) and multidisciplinary follow up clinics.

John Hunter Hospital is a regional tertiary referral centre for foetal abnormalities and has an experienced maternal foetal medicine team providing services for the Hunter New England Local Health District, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast of New South Wales.

Co-located with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), a world-class research organisation and partnership between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop, lead and contribute to innovative research in a supportive academic environment.

About you
We are seeking individuals who are motivated by and have experience in all facets of clinical neonatal/perinatal medicine, including specialist experience in a tertiary perinatal centre as well as experience in the care of infants with a variety of surgical conditions.

Essential requirements:

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Evidence of recent clinical experience in Neonatology, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in the care of neonates requiring intensive and special care, including surgical neonatal patients.
• Experienced Neonatologist Evidence of a contribution to research and experience in leading CPI projects with a keen interest to lead change to improve neonatal outcomes and experience in Bayley Developmental Assessments to contribute to the Neonatal Follow-Up programme is desirable.

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: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, 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.

Staff Specialist in Neonatology
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Permanent Part Time | 2 x 0.6 FTE positions available

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for two experienced and enthusiastic Neonatologists to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, the tertiary referral centre for Northern NSW. We are seeking applications for two permanent part-time Staff Specialist positions (0.6 FTE each) to support the continued growth and delivery of tertiary neonatal services across Hunter New England Local Health District.

As a Staff Specialist, you will provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, consultative, telehealth and on-call services. In addition to clinical duties, you will actively contribute to education, research, quality improvement activities and clinical governance initiatives within the service.

About us
The NICU comprises 20 intensive care beds and 24 special care beds, managing approximately 1,400 admissions annually. Services include the care of infants with extreme prematurity, unwell term infants, neonatal surgical patients (including cardiothoracic surgery), retrieval services through Hutner NETS (averaging about 40 neonatal retrievals per year and 350 back transfers to facilitate infants getting closer to home for ongoing care) and multidisciplinary follow up clinics.

John Hunter Hospital is a regional tertiary referral centre for foetal abnormalities and has an experienced maternal foetal medicine team providing services for the Hunter New England Local Health District, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast of New South Wales.

Co-located with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), a world-class research organisation and partnership between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop, lead and contribute to innovative research in a supportive academic environment.

About you
We are seeking individuals who are motivated by and have experience in all facets of clinical neonatal/perinatal medicine, including specialist experience in a tertiary perinatal centre as well as experience in the care of infants with a variety of surgical conditions.

Essential requirements:

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Evidence of recent clinical experience in Neonatology, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in the care of neonates requiring intensive and special care, including surgical neonatal patients.
• Experienced Neonatologist Evidence of a contribution to research and experience in leading CPI projects with a keen interest to lead change to improve neonatal outcomes and experience in Bayley Developmental Assessments to contribute to the Neonatal Follow-Up programme is desirable.

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: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, 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.

REQ699648
Director of Prevocational Education and Training (DPET)
Hunter New England Mental Health Service | Newcastle, NSW
Permanent Part Time 0.3FTE opportunity
Advertising closes Friday 23 October 2026

HNEMH is seeking applications from suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrists.

Candidates must possess:
FRANZCP and specialist registration with AHPRA
Previous experience and/or education in Medical Education is desirable

About us:

HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.

Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult, and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.

Discover the lifestyle:
Explore what life has to offer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Taree.\

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSW’s largest and most comprehensive mental health services
• Staff Wellbeing: Enjoy access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support 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

• Fitness Passport

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

• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Agency applications will not be accepted for this role, thank you.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Sandip Anand, A/Director of Medical Services HNEMH
E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 4033 5132

Application enquiries:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 6767 7063

REQ697590 Staff Specialist Breast Radiologist

Hunter New England Imaging

Newcastle, NSW

Advertising closes 15 November 2026

“At Hunter New England Imaging, we don’t just recruit specialists – we invest in people. Our goal is to set you up for success from day one, with genuine support for your relocation, professional development and family transition. You’ll join a close-knit, collaborative team that values excellence, mentorship and wellbeing. We’re here to help you build not only your career, but your new life right here in Newcastle.”

Olasunbo Olalere, General Manager, Hunter New England Imaging Service & Director of BreastScreen Hunter New England.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess FRANZCR and specialist registration with AHPRA
• Fellowship Training in Breast Imaging is essential. International Medical Graduates requiring supervision cannot be considered for this role

About HNEI:

Hunter New England Imaging comprises of the Divisions of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine which together provide a complete range of training modalities including General Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Tomography, Angiography, Interventional Procedures, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and PET.

What we can offer you:

• Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. We have 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:
• John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community – ask us for more details.

Why Newcastle?

We are NSW second largest city in a prime coastal location, proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW’s largest Lake, National Parks, beautiful architecture and varied dining options. Just two hours’ drive north of Sydney with great flight and train connections with other capital cities and international destinations. We enjoy a temperate climate, mild winters and warm summers, everything adds to the liveability of our Hunter Valley region which includes a world class university, superb sporting facilities, award winning attractions and restaurants along and numerous public, private and preschool options.

Find out more about the Newcastle and surrounding Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley regions.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions.

Agency applications will not be accepted for this role, thank you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Dr Barry Soans, Clinical Director, Division of Radiology, Hunter New England Imaging Service E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 4921 3430

For application enquiries contact:

Jess Glover - Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant Medical Recruitment Services

E: [email protected] Ph: (02) 6767 7063

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on [email protected]

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases). 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.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. Build your mental health career within a supportive community team.

Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695928

Location:Newcastle Community Older Persons Mental Health

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) to join the Newcastle or Lake Macquarie Community Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS).The Community OPMHS is a specialist service providing assessment, treatment and ongoing care to older people experiencing mental illness, cognitive concerns and complex psychosocial needs.

We have two opportunities available, one at Lake Macquarie Community OPMHS is based at Charlestown Health Campus and provides specialist community mental health care across the Lake Macquarie area. Newcastle Community OPMHS is based at Watt Street, Newcastle, on the former James Fletcher Hospital site and provides specialist community mental health care across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Both services are multidisciplinary teams comprising nursing, medical, psychology, social work and occupational therapy clinicians. You’ll work collaboratively with consumers, families and carers, GPs, residential aged care facilities and other health and community services. Our teams are committed to person-centred, recovery-oriented care, supporting older people to remain well and independent within their own homes and communities wherever possible. This means your work will extend beyond the office, with regular opportunities to undertake home visits, residential aged care facility visits and community-based assessments, while remaining connected to a supportive multidisciplinary team.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse within the Community Older Persons Mental Health Service, you’ll provide specialist nursing care across assessment, treatment, care coordination and ongoing clinical management.

You will:

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, including mental state examination, psychosocial assessment and risk assessment.
• Provide care coordination for consumers with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement and review collaborative care plans with consumers, families and carers.
• Monitor mental state, treatment response, medication adherence, physical health and changes in risk.
• Provide nursing interventions, psychoeducation, medication support and other evidence-based interventions within your scope of practice.
• Undertake home visits, residential aged care facility visits and assessments across community settings.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, medical officers, GPs, families, carers, aged care providers and other health and community services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical reviews, case discussions and treatment planning.
• Support consumers experiencing deterioration in their mental health and contribute to timely assessment and escalation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery, engagement and positive outcomes for older people.

The role offers a high degree of professional autonomy, balanced with ready access to experienced nursing, medical and allied health clinicians when you need advice or support.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable and clinically curious Registered Nurse who enjoys working with older people and is interested in supporting consumers with complex mental health, physical health, cognitive and psychosocial needs.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• A current Australian driver's licence, as the role involves community visits.
• Sound foundational clinical skills and professional judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build therapeutic relationships with older consumers, families and carers.
• The ability to recognise changes in mental state and risk and respond appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a community caseload.
• The ability to work autonomously in the community while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability, reflective practice and a genuine willingness to learn.
• A commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented and evidence-based care.

Previous mental health nursing experience is highly regarded, however, specific Older Persons Mental Health experience is not essential.

We welcome Registered Nurses with strong transferable clinical skills and a genuine interest in developing their practice in community and Older Persons Mental Health.

With support from the team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, care coordination, cognitive assessment, mental health legislation, aged care systems and local community services.

How You Will Be Supported

You’ll receive comprehensive orientation and ongoing support from the Team Manager, Clinical Coordinator, senior clinicians, medical staff and experienced multidisciplinary team members.

Your orientation will be tailored to your previous experience and will include the OPMHS model of care, local service processes, clinical documentation, community practice, risk assessment and management, relevant legislation, referral pathways and local community services.

Ongoing support includes:

• Regular clinical supervision.
• Multidisciplinary clinical review and case discussion.
• Joint community visits and assessments during orientation where appropriate.
• Access to experienced mental health clinicians for consultation.
• Education and professional development opportunities across the broader Hunter New England Mental Health network.

We recognise that transitioning into community or Older Persons Mental Health is different for everyone. Your orientation and learning will be tailored to your experience, with increasing autonomy as your confidence and capability develop.

What We Can Offer

This is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise at the intersection of mental health nursing, older persons care and complex community practice.

You’ll enjoy:

• A varied role with significant professional autonomy.
• Community-based work across homes, residential aged care and other settings.
• The support and connection of an established multidisciplinary team.
• Access to fleet vehicles for approved community work.
• Regular clinical supervision and professional development.
• Exposure to a broad range of mental health, cognitive, physical and psychosocial presentations.
• Opportunities to develop advanced skills in mental health assessment, risk management, cognitive assessment and care coordination.

For experienced mental health nurses, this role offers the opportunity to build specialist Older Persons Mental Health expertise. For Registered Nurses looking to develop their mental health career, it provides a supportive pathway to build specialist skills within an experienced community team.

Benefits

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Ricci Berrie on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Help people stay well, independent and connected at home while growing your skills as part of a supportive NSW Health community nursing team.

Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Location:Between Newcastle and Raymond Terrace sites

Hours Per Week:38 hours per week

Requisition ID:REQ687658

Application close date: Sunday 18th of October 2026

Take your nursing skills beyond the clinic and into the community. Join our supportive team across Newcastle, Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas, providing personalised care that helps people stay well, independent and connected at home.

What you'll do

• Provide person-centred nursing care across home and community settings.
• Assess, plan and coordinate care tailored to each client's needs.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, families and carers.
• Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Develop your skills in areas such as wound care and catheter management.
• Work independently in the community while having the support of experienced clinicians.

Why join us?

🌿 Make a difference – Help people remain healthy and independent at home.

🤝 Be supported – Work alongside experienced CNEs, CNSs and Nurse Practitioners who will support your professional growth.

📚 Keep learning – Build your confidence and expand your community nursing skills in a varied and rewarding role.

About you

You are a compassionate, organised and adaptable Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering person-centred care in the community. You have strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You are committed to building positive relationships with clients, families and carers and can effectively prioritise competing clinical needs.

You are confident using technology and electronic documentation systems and are willing to work across different community settings. Most importantly, you are keen to learn, develop your clinical skills and be supported by experienced clinicians as you build your career in community nursing.

Essential:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.

The Perks

✅ Supportive team environment – Join a dedicated Community Nursing Team and work alongside experienced CNEs, CNSs, Nurse Practitioners and multidisciplinary clinicians.

✅ Professional development – Build your community nursing skills through ongoing learning, on-the-job support and opportunities to develop your clinical expertise in areas such as wound care and catheter management.

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support and assistance for you and your family.

✅ 6 weeks annual leave – Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.

Bring your nursing skills to the community and help people live well at home.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Paula Gardiner on [email protected]

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health 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.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) forfull timeemployees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Connect with us onFacebookandLinkedIn!

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Big things are happening at John Hunter Hospital ICU — and this is your opportunity to be part of it.

Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type:Casual

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Requisition ID:REQ690701

Application close date: Sunday 18th of October 2026

Join one of Australia’s leading Level 6 Intensive Care Units and take your critical care career to the next level. With an expanding Retrieval Service and a brand-new clinical services building opening in late 2026, it’s an exciting time to join us.

As the region’s major trauma centre, you’ll gain valuable experience caring for critically ill patients across a diverse range of specialties, supported by a skilled and collaborative team.

What you’ll do

• Deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care to critically ill patients.
• Develop your clinical skills across major trauma, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and other specialist services.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to education, mentoring, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the learning and development of students, new graduates and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses who are passionate about critical care and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine commitment to safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Initiative, flexibility and a positive approach to learning.
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing clinical environment.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• A willingness to develop your critical care knowledge and clinical skills.

Why join us?

At John Hunter Hospital ICU, you’ll be supported to build your confidence, develop your clinical expertise and grow your critical care career through:

🫀 Develop specialist skills – Gain experience in a leading Level 6 ICU with a diverse and complex patient mix.

🤝 Feel supported – Access structured orientation, bedside teaching, clinical coaching and support from experienced educators and senior nurses.

📚 Grow your career – Benefit from education workshops, simulation and the NSW Intensive Care Nursing Education Pathway.

🔬 Make an impact – Get involved in research, education and quality improvement initiatives.

🏥 Shape the future – Be part of an exciting period of growth as John Hunter Hospital transitions to a state-of-the-art clinical services building.

🌊 Enjoy Newcastle – Experience beautiful beaches, Hunter Valley vineyards, vibrant cafés and a relaxed regional lifestyle.

What we can offer you:

Join John Hunter Hospital ICU and help shape the future of critical care across Hunter New England.

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Neralee Horwood on [email protected]

Additional Information

• Hunter New England Health 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 implementingthe 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.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact[email protected]
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!via[email protected]or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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