Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

CAM28875

Occupation

Surgery

Work type

Various

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

$117745 - $147664

Closing date

04 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Unaccredited Trainee - General Surgery - Maitland Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $117,745K - $147,660K
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28875

Grow your career in surgery with Hunter New England LHD

Maitland Hospital is seeking motivated and enthusiastic unaccredited trainees to join our General Surgery team.

This position provides an excellent prospect to develop your clinical and procedural skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of surgical presentations.

What you’ll be doing

- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary surgical team
- Develop core knowledge and procedural skills in General Surgery
- Participate in ward rounds, operating theatre, and outpatient care
- Engage in teaching, education and quality improvement activities
- Work under the supervision of experienced consultants and senior clinicians

What we can offer you

- A supportive and inclusive team culture with a strong focus on education and wellbeing
- Structured teaching and opportunities for professional development
- Hands-on experience across a diverse surgical case mix
- A modern, well-equipped facility within a progressive health district

Why Maitland?

Maitland Hospital is a key regional facility within Hunter New England LHD, providing contemporary surgical services to a growing community.



Located in the Hunter region, you’ll enjoy access to vibrant city living, coastlines and world-class wineries.

Have more at Maitland – more opportunity, more support, more development for your surgical career.

You Can Have More At Maitland Hospital

Selection Criteria

- Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work at an appropriate level of independence within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a multidisciplinary team with a demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision and support to junior medical officers and medical students.
- High level communication skills, both written and verbal with demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and respectfully with patient, carers and colleagues.
- Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving within a complex environment.
- Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.




- Evidence of continuing professional development and self-education and commitment to participating in training opportunities to further develop skill and knowledge in the area of general surgery.

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Clifton Washaya at [email protected]

Applications Close: 4 August 2026

- Experience and qualifications commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work at an appropriate level of independence within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a multidisciplinary team with a demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision and support to junior medical officers and medical students.
- High level communication skills, both written and verbal with demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and respectfully with patient, carers and colleagues.
- Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving within a complex environment.
- Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and self-education and commitment to participating in training opportunities to further develop skill and knowledge in the area of general surgery.

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Clifton Washaya at [email protected]

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

📌 Trainee - Unaccredited Position (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle