Hunter New England Local Health District
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Post Graduate Fellow in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
John Hunter Hospital, HNELHD – Newcastle NSW
Full time 1.0 FTE for 12 months
Immediate start option available
Shape the future of Emergency Medicine in one of Australia's leading tertiary trauma centres.
Join our Emergency Department at John Hunter Hospital, the major referral, trauma and teaching hospital for Northern NSW, and be part of an exciting new era in emergency care as we transition into the hospital's new Acute Care Building from October ****.
This is an outstanding opportunity for Emergency Medicine trainees nearing Fellowship, newly qualified FACEMs, or experienced emergency clinicians seeking to broaden their expertise within a high-acuity tertiary environment.
Who Should Apply?
Post Graduate Fellow Applicants
Doctors who:
Hold FACEM; or
Are eligible for FACEM within six months; or
Applicants who are approaching Fellowship but have not yet attained FACEM may also be considered for a Provisional Fellow or Senior Registrar appointment. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to transition to a Post Graduate Fellow position upon achieving Fellowship and meeting the relevant employment requirements.
Why John Hunter Hospital?
New Acute Care Building Opening October ****
Be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation of healthcare delivery, with state-of-the-art clinical facilities, enhanced patient flow, contemporary workspaces, and purpose-built environments designed to support excellence in emergency care and staff wellbeing.
Tertiary Referral and Major Trauma Centre
Work at the forefront of Emergency Medicine managing:
Major trauma presentations
Complex adult and paediatric emergencies
Critical care and resuscitation cases
Medical, surgical and specialty referrals
Behavioural health emergencies
Rare and highly complex presentations not routinely seen in smaller centres
Learn, Teach and Lead
As a teaching hospital, you'll work alongside experienced FACEMs, trainees,



medical students and multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative learning environment that values knowledge sharing, mentorship and professional growth.
Opportunities include:
Bedside and formal teaching
Clinical supervision
Quality improvement projects
Research participation
Leadership development
Departmental education programs
Work-Life Balance in the Hunter Region
Coastal and beachside living
Easy access to wineries, national parks and outdoor recreation
Family-friendly communities
Affordable living compared with major metropolitan centres
Adaptable rostering and strong consultant support
The Role
Post Graduate Fellows in Emergency Medicine provide high-quality patient-centred care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations while further developing the skills required to independently supervise a busy Emergency Department and practise as a specialist Emergency Physician.
You will:
Manage undifferentiated presentations across all age groups
Undertake advanced resuscitation, trauma and emergency procedures
Work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
Participate in teaching, research and quality improvement activities
Develop leadership and supervision capabilities in a tertiary Emergency Department environment
Receive ongoing support and mentorship from experienced FACEM clinicians
What We Offer
Exposure to one of Australia's busiest and most diverse tertiary Emergency Departments
State-of-the-art Acute Care facilities from October ****
Major trauma and tertiary referral case mix
Strong education, research and quality improvement culture
Teaching, mentorship and leadership opportunities
Dedicated consultant support and supervision
Collaborative,



supportive and highly skilled clinical team
Exceptional lifestyle and work-life balance in the Hunter region
Join Us
- if you're looking for a role that combines clinical challenge, professional development, teaching opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle, we invite you to explore a career with Emergency Medicine at John Hunter Hospital.
Develop your expertise. Share your knowledge. Help shape the future of emergency care in one of Australia's leading tertiary referral and trauma centres.
Need more information?
Applications Close: 23 September ****
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary PGF positions
Find out more by contacting Dr Sambles for a confidential conversation about the role:
Dr Helen Sambles, Director of Emergency Medicine, John Hunter Hospital
E: Ph: ************
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment E: Ph: ************
Agency applications are NOT accepted, thank you
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD****_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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