What You’ll Be Doing

The primary purpose of the SRMO in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent.

Rotations to Anaesthetics and ICU are available. The position meets the ED placement requirement for selection into the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) training program and the Provisional Training / Training Stage 1 requirements of the ACEM training program.

The position is suitable for trainees of other specialties seeking critical care experience, including RACGP and ACRRM trainees, and supports the completion of the Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) and Emergency Medicine Diploma (EMD) through ACEM. It also supports those not enrolled in a training program with regular protected education and career development support provided to all SRMOs.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

- Critical Care rotations will be offered to the top four successful applicants. All other successful applicants will be offered 12 months of Emergency Medicine. An e‑list is created for any future rotational opportunities that may become available.




- Applicants must provide evidence upon commencement that they have completed two full years of pre‑vocational training.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and health care team.
- Good organisational and time‑management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self‑education.

Location and Working Environment

Tamworth is a city of 60,000 with a range of pubs, cafes, sporting teams and clubs. We are part of the Hunter New England Local Health District and provide trauma and critical care services for over 15 rural hospitals. The ED sees 45,000 presentations annually and the ICU has 12 beds including a four‑bed HDU, admitting approximately 950 patients a year of which 30% are ventilated.

Application Information

Applications close: Tuesday, 4th August 2026.

For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Lewis at hnelhd‑

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📌 Senior Resident Medical Officer (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Tamworth Regional Council