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Trainee - Unaccredited Position - job post

Hunter New England Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Port Macquarie NSW
$117,745 - $147,664 a year - Full-time, Apprenticeship
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Job details

Pay

  • $117,745 - $147,664 a year

Job type

  • Apprenticeship
  • Full-time

Location

Port Macquarie NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging
  • Maternity leave

Full job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number
CAM29356
Occupation
Anaesthesia
Work type
Various
Location
Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Salary Information
$117745 - $147664
Closing date
04 August 2026 at 11:59pm


Manning Base Hospital - Taree
Unaccredited Trainee – Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine & Anaesthesia)
Temporary Full-Time

About the role
The Manning Base Hospital Unaccredited Trainee Medical Officer programme offers interested and committed UATs interested in future rural practice the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and gain experience in Critical Care, Anaesthesia and Acute Medicine. This program seeks to develop practitioners experienced with critical care skills, even though they may wish to subsequently train in different specialties, including Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics.

Upon completion of the Critical Care UAT role doctors will be well prepared to apply for trainee positions or further training in Medicine, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthetics and will also have acquired many transferable skills that will be useful in other training programs. This role is also highly relevant to those wanting to be an acute generalist (e.g. ACCRM RACGP-Rural).

A structured programme with rotations in Anaesthesia (minimum of 2 terms) and other relevant Critical Care specialties (e.g. ED / Acute Medicine / General Medicine / Intensive Care) within a 12 month period.

Medical Officers must be a PGY4 at the commencement of this role to be eligible.

Participation in relief / nights are expected on an equitable basis.
The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities.
For further details please refer to the Position Description.
An Elist will be created for future appointments.

Where you'll be working
Taree’s, town name comes from the Aboriginal word Djarii, meaning Figtree. Taree is situated on the banks of the Manning River in the heart of the beautiful Manning Valley, Biripi Country. A spectacular meeting point of coastal beauty and hinterland wonder, the Manning Valley is a gem on the NSW North Coast. Cruise the beautiful river, swim at stunning beaches and find bushwalks, waterfalls and lookouts along the way.
Manning Hospital consists of 180 beds and, within, provides an excellent range of other specialist inpatient services including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Renal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation Services, Urology and Oncology Services to the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, Greater Taree and Gloucester local government areas.
Manning Base Hospital treats approximately 25,000 inpatients, 33,000 Emergency Department patients and 90,700 outpatients each year.
With a population of over 90,300 and with the median age of 52 years old the Lower Mid North Coast Sector is projected to have the highest growth in the group age of 85 years and over.
Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description.
What we can offer you
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter New England and Lower Mid North Coast sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities
Teaching and mentoring programs
Long service leave and paid Maternity leave
Salary packaging options including meal expenses
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA)

  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
  • The Doctor must be a minimum PGY 4.
  • Hold an interest towards a future career in Intensive Care Medicine or acute care (Emergency Medicine and Anaesthetics).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising skills, judgment and expertise to provide a high standard of care to all patients.
  • Demonstrated high level of organisational, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with patients and their families, multidisciplinary health care teams and broader internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with patients, relatives, medical and nursing colleagues and other staff.
  • Ability to work in a computerised environment.
Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact HNELHD-ManningMedicalAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 04, August 2026
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