GENERAL PAEDIATRICS Fellow - Maitland Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration

- $117,745 - $147,664

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM31041

Provisional Fellow position in General Paediatric Medicine is available at Maitland Hospital for the 2027 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months, from 01 February 2027 to 6 February 2028

The position provides an outstanding opportunity for Advanced Trainees in General Paediatrics to gain further experience in the management and ongoing care of children with acute and chronic conditions. The successful applicant will participate in and support the clinical services and other activities of the Department of General Paediatrics in the management of inpatients as well as outpatients. The position is accredited for advanced training and would be suitable for a candidate interested in a career in general or subspecialty training.

Please refer to the position description, statements of duties and relevant contact person for further information about the positions.

Living in our region

Maitland Hospital is part of the Hunter New England (HNE) district. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional seeking a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge a passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career.

Maitland Hospital also offers a wonderful family environment with access to excellent public and private schools, first-class universities and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with the Hunter Medical Research

Institute (HMRI).





Hunter New England Local Health

District’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce has grown from 730 staff in 2018 to 900 staff in 2023.

Where you'll be working

Maitland - a charming region with a rich history, emerging food scene, thriving arts community, boutique accommodation and packed events calendar. You'll find all this just two hours from Sydney or 30 minutes from Newcastle, on the banks of the picturesque Hunter River.

Maitland Hospital is a major Rural Referral Hospital providing services to the expansive Lower Hunter Region. Having opened its doors on a brand-new facility in January 2022, the new hospital provides a broad range of services in a comfortable and modern environment.

What You'll Be Doing The Provisional Fellow position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals.

The Provisional

Fellow role is a leadership role, both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team, but also across the broader hospital community.





Please refer to the statement of duties for each position and contact the relevant contact person for further information about the positions. Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered. Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for these positions.

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent.
- At least 6 months experience as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics. Please detail experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical workplace utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Nadine Ogle on [email protected] Applications Close: 22 November 2026

📌 Provisional Fellow (Maitland)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Maitland