Mid North Coast Local Health District

Reference number

CAM30422

Occupation

Palliative Medicine

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast

Salary Information

$117745 - $147664

Closing date

04 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30422

This position offers a full range of RACP Palliative Care Advanced Trainee terms across inpatient, community, consultation, and cancer care settings, providing comprehensive exposure to the specialty. Trainees can gain experience within our 8-bed palliative care unit at Wauchope District Hospital, a busy consultation service at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, and our community palliative care service based in Port Macquarie, which is supported by a full multidisciplinary team caring for 80 to 100 patients at any given time.

Beyond the clinical experience, Port Macquarie and the surrounding Hastings region offer an outstanding lifestyle on the NSW Mid North Coast. With pristine beaches, a relaxed coastal pace of life, and a genuine sense of community, the area is well suited to trainees and families seeking work-life balance without sacrificing career development. The region is well serviced by direct flights to Sydney and Brisbane, offers excellent schools, and combines the amenities of a growing regional centre with easy access to national parks, hinterland, and some of the best fishing and outdoor recreation in the state.

What you'll be doing





The primary purpose of an Advanced Trainee in the provision of safe, appropriate, patient focused, individualised, outcome directed, coordinated quality care that meets professional standards and is based on best practice standards. To provide effective Specialist Palliative medical services to patients under supervision while developing advanced expertise in Palliative Care medicine

- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex workplace
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education.
- Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alicia Butchers on [email protected]

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

📌 Advanced Trainee (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Mid North Coast Local Health District
📍 Port Macquarie