Medical Director, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine - John Hunter Hospital

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Medical Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, HNELHD Newcastle NSW
Fixed-Term Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE)
January 2027 to December 2029

Together, we'll deliver exceptional care today while building the services our communities will need tomorrow.

At John Hunter Hospital, we're entering one of the most exciting periods in our history. With the opening of the new John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct and Acute Services Building, we're expanding and transforming how we deliver care for our communities across Hunter New England.

We are seeking an exceptional Paediatric Emergency Medicine leader to join us as Medical Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine. In this key leadership role, you'll work alongside our executive and clinical teams to shape the future of our Paediatric Emergency Department, driving excellence in clinical care, workforce development, education, research and service innovation.

This is a unique prospect to influence the strategic direction of paediatric emergency services while leading a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based and family-centred care for children and young people across our region.

Help Us Shape the Next Chapter of Emergency Care

Our new John Hunter North Acute Services Building is transforming healthcare delivery across Hunter New England. As part of one of Australia's largest regional health infrastructure projects, we're expanding our emergency, critical care and inpatient services to meet the growing needs of our communities both now and into the future.

As Medical Director,



you'll play a pivotal role in leading our Paediatric Emergency Department through this exciting period of growth, helping us develop contemporary models of care, strengthen service integration and enhance the experience of children, young people and families who turn to us for care.

About Our Paediatric Emergency Department

Our Paediatric Emergency Department is a vital part of John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter Children's Hospital - one of Australia's leading tertiary children's hospitals and the major referral centre for northern New South Wales.

Together, we provide specialist emergency care for infants, children and adolescents from across a vast geographic region. Our clinicians care for a diverse and complex patient population, from common childhood illnesses and injuries through to major trauma, critical illness and highly specialised tertiary referrals.

Working closely with our inpatient paediatric services, dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), neonatal services, surgical specialties and ambulatory care teams, we are committed to delivering coordinated, seamless and family-centred care throughout every stage of a child's healthcare journey.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you will:

- Lead the strategic, clinical and operational direction of our Paediatric Emergency Department.
- Foster a culture of excellence,



collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Drive clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
- Lead service planning and departmental performance, ensuring delivery against organisational objectives and key performance indicators.
- Support, mentor and develop our senior and junior medical workforce.
- Strengthen partnerships across John Hunter Hospital, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Hunter New England Health and external stakeholders.
- Champion education, training, research and evidence-based practice.
- Help shape the future design and growth of paediatric emergency services across our district.

Why Join Us?

Lead Meaningful Change

Join us at a time of unprecedented investment and help shape the future of paediatric emergency care across Hunter New England.

Influence Care Beyond the Emergency Department

Work collaboratively with clinical and executive leaders to improve patient outcomes across our children's services and broader health network.

Grow Education and Research

Support the development of future emergency physicians, contribute to high-quality research and help translate evidence into everyday clinical practice.

Join a World-Class Team

Work alongside dedicated clinicians, leaders, educators and researchers who share a commitment to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Discover Newcastle and the Hunter Region

Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds, with stunning beaches, vibrant city living, renowned food and wine destinations, excellent schools and easy access to Sydney.

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📌 Medical Director, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Newcastle)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Newcastle