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ICU Post Graduate Fellow (Transitional Year)
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Up to 2.0 FTE available, fixed term temporary for 12 months Jan **** – Jan ****.
Shape the Future of Intensive Care at One of Australia's Leading Tertiary Centres
This is a unique opportunity to join the Intensive Care Service at John Hunter Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW regions, caring for some of the most complex and critically ill patients in Australia.
As we prepare to open our new Acute Services Building in November ****, including a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. This major expansion will enhance critical care capacity, support innovation in patient care, and create new opportunities for clinical leadership, research and education.
Recognised by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), this Transitional Year Fellowship is designed for intensivists seeking to consolidate advanced intensive care practice whilst developing expertise in a specialised portfolio area.
Why John Hunter Hospital?
Major trauma
Neurosurgery and neurocritical care
Stroke and vascular services
Cardiothoracic surgery
Complex abdominal surgery
Transplantation medicine
ECMO services
Retrieval and critical care transport through the Hunter Retrieval Service
This fellowship provides exposure to a breadth of case complexity rarely available elsewhere, whilst supporting your transition into independent specialist practice.
Fellowship Opportunities
Research and clinical trials
Medical education and simulation




Echocardiography
ECMO
Quality improvement and patient safety
Service development and innovation
You will be supported by experienced Intensive Care specialists committed to developing future leaders in critical care medicine.
What You'll Do
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based intensive care to critically ill patients.
Participate in specialist ICU and on‐call rosters.
Contribute to research, education, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and multidisciplinary learners.
Collaborate with retrieval, specialty and referring teams across the region.
Develop advanced leadership, teaching and scholarly skills in preparation for future consultant practice.
Position Details
Full‐time (40 hours per week)
Part‐time arrangements considered for suitable applicants
Commencing in January **** fixed term for 12 months
Based at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Essential Requirements
Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM)
Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Eligibility:
Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport,



or hold an appropriate visa allowing you to live and work in Australia. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Life in Newcastle
Newcastle offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle, with world‐class beaches, a thriving food and cultural scene, affordable housing options, excellent schools and easy access to Sydney, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work in a newly expanded tertiary referral ICU
Dedicated support for research, education and career development
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment
Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment and Settlement Concierge support for relocation and onboarding
Applications Close: Monday 12 October ****
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary vacancies.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:
Dr Andrew Chow, Director of Intensive Care Medicine, John Hunter Hospital or via Executive Assistant Tel ************** or
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
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Ph: ************
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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📌 Icu Post Graduate Fellow (Transitional Year) - John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle Nsw
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle