Staff Specialist, Palliative Medicine
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW
Fixed-term temporary part-time, 0.8 FTE November 2026 - July 2027

John Hunter Hospital provides integrated Palliative Care and Kidney Supportive Care for people with advanced and life-limiting illness across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The service is part of Newcastle's specialist multidisciplinary palliative care hub, with a strong focus on quality of life, dignity and goal-concordant care.

As a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine, you will provide safe, evidence-based and patient-centred specialist care within a skilled interdisciplinary team. You will support patients with advanced and life-limiting illness through symptom management, advance care planning, end-of-life care and complex decision-making, while supporting patients, families and carers across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.

• Provide specialist palliative care across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual care settings.
• Assess and manage pain, complex symptoms and psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs.
• Lead advance care planning and support patients, families and healthcare teams to establish treatment goals and care preferences.
• Provide expert guidance on end-of-life care, including management and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Hunter New England Palliative Care Stream to develop and evaluate evidence-based models of care and service improvements.
• Support coordinated transitions between care settings.
• Provide consultation, mentoring, education and clinical supervision to medical, nursing and allied health colleagues.
• Participate in the Hunter New England Palliative Care on-call roster and support virtual care services.

This is an established private practice offering an immediate GP referral base from day one, working alongside experienced gastroenterologists and in a multidisciplinary team with colorectal and general surgeons.

The position would be offered alongside a 0.4 EFT gastroenterologist appointment at Grampians Health Ballarat - an initial 6-month term with the possibility of extension to 12 months, and the potential to continue in a public sector role thereafter.

The service has a growing team with room for a new gastroenterologist; current subspecialty services include endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), advanced endoscopic therapeutics including EMR, IBD multidisciplinary care (with intestinal ultrasound from 2027) and hepatology, with close links to Melbourne tertiary hospitals.

The successful applicant could contribute to and expand these services, or pursue their own subspecialty interests. Ballarat is one of regional Victoria's largest and fastest-growing cities, offering a lifestyle and cost of living Melbourne can't match - heritage character, excellent schools, a strong food, arts and sporting scene, and easy access to the Grampians and beyond.

We are looking for a gastroenterologist keen to settle in the region for the longer term.

The ideal candidate will have MBBS FRACP GESA accreditation.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders - past, present and emerging - of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine to deliver patient-centred specialist care within an interdisciplinary team across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual settings. You will lead symptom management, advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making, while supporting patients and families through transitions and complex care planning.

This fixed-term part-time role runs November 2026 to July 2027 at 0.8 FTE, offering a rewarding

• Hermannsburg - West MacDonnell Ranges
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
• $2000 per day
• Dates from December 2024 - ongoing
• Minimum 3-4week placements

Central Australia Aboriginal Congress are currently seeking an experienced general practitioner locum for their Ntaria Clinic in Hermannsburg, Alice Springs to assist whilst recruiting permanently to this role. The Ntaria Team consists of a fulltime general practitioner, two part time practitioners (3.5 days week), 4 Nurses/Aboriginal Health Practitioners. There is also a visiting podiatrist, dietician and dentist. Aboriginal Health experience is essential.

• 16 December 2024 to3 January 2025
• 6 to 24 January 2025
• 27 January to 14 February 2025

• Monday to Friday - 08:30am to 4:30pm

• All transport from the nearest major airport to and from the location
• Accommodation and vehicle will be provided

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 08:30 to 4:30pm
• Friday - 8:30am to 12:00pm

• This Clinic currently uses PCIS. Orientation will be provided if necessary.

• Must have current non-restricted registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and general practice specialisation is essential.
• Previous experience working in Indigenous health

Ntaria, the Western Arrernte name for Hermannsburg, located 127km West of Alice Springs on the Finke River in the West MacDonnell Ranges.

For more information about this excellent opportunity, please call or email .

Geelong Urgent Care Clinic, part of Bupa Australia, is seeking a GP to join a casual pool delivering urgent care in a high-demand setting. You will provide focused clinical care with strong nursing support and a streamlined triage process.

The role offers flexible shifts, on-site parking, and opportunities to work across Bupa Medical Centres. Ideal candidates are FRACGP/FACRRM or equivalent, capable of independent work with clinical autonomy, and have Urgent Care or acute setting experience.

Goulburn Hospital is seeking Admitting General Medicine Registrar coverage for the 23 and 24 Nov at $160 per hour.

Travel and accommodation provided by NSW Health.

Goulburn Hospital, a public healthcare facility in NSW, offers a dynamic environment for professional locums seeking part-time work. With a commitment to providing exceptional medical services, the hospital maintains a supportive atmosphere for medical professionals to thrive. Available shifts at Goulburn Hospital ensure that locums can find flexible work schedules that suit their needs, making it an ideal choice for those looking to contribute to community health while maintaining work-life balance.

Monash Health, Victoria's largest health service, seeks a consultant psychiatrist for Casey Adult Mental Health Service.

You will provide medical leadership, deliver high-quality care, and support the Head of Unit while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and community settings. Ongoing professional development and teaching roles are encouraged, with access to Monash Health's resources and values.

Goulburn Hospital in NSW is seeking an Admitting General Medicine Registrar to cover shifts from 08:00 to 20:30 on 23 and 24 November. This locum role is part-time and NSW Health provides travel and accommodation support.

The position offers a flexible schedule within a supportive public healthcare setting, contributing to community care and patient flow while maintaining work-life balance for locum professionals.

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Posting Date: 20 Oct 2026

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About the Department / Program

The Casey Adult Mental Health Service (Casey AMHS) provides individualised, consumer centred care for adults aged 18 - 65 years living in the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia, aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing, Casey AMHS comprises the entire spectrum of care with Emergency Psychiatric Services, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team, PACER, Hospital in the Home team, Inpatient Psychiatric Units (Ward D mental health and E) based at Casey Hospital, CCT (Continuing Care Team) based at Pakenham and Cranbourne, Acute and Extended PARCS, State wide Transition Support Unit and the Adult Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Initiative.

Teams at the Casey AMHS are multidisciplinary in nature. The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical leadership at the team level and support & assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS in the provision of high quality psychiatry services, consistent with the Monash Health values.

About the Role

To support and assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS, Mental Health Program, Monash Health in the provision of high quality psychiatry services, consistent with Monash Health values.

• Medical model of care at Monash Health is "consultant led". Consultants are at the forefront of care provision and lead by example
• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care
• Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in the management of clinically deteriorating patients
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Casey Adult Mental Health Service
• Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit's outreach services within Monash Health
• Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Psychiatry Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients

About You

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality psychiatry services
• Working well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Active participation in Continuous Professional Development and personal development and learning.
• Prior experience in ECT and credentialing is desirable. If not available, must attend Monash Health training as soon as practical after appointment.

Mandatory requirements of the role

Mandatory requirements of the role -

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
• Working with Children's Check

Why you will love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

• A supportive and cohesive team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
• Salary packaging.

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are FullHearted, OpenMinded and AllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

Srmo demonstrates ability to independently assess and manage Emergency Department patients under supervision of the Senior CMO, attends ward referrals, responds to Rapid Response and Clinical Review calls, and assists as required.

They lead Code Blue responses with help from other team members and specialists, and must show sound clinical judgement, early escalation practices, and the ability to work effectively within an after-hours multidisciplinary team.

Guardian Medical Highpoint in Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking a VR General Practitioner to join an established practice with a loyal patient base and strong demand for Women's Health services.

Enjoy flexible consulting days, supportive practice nurses and reception staff, and a collaborative, patient-centred team in a modern clinic with mixed billing options and ample opportunities to grow your patient base.

Salt Medics is seeking an Emergency Department clinician for placement in Tom Price, WA. The role requires substantial ED experience (PGY6+; ACEM trainee preferred) with proven capability in rural settings.

The position includes travel and accommodation provisions and Australian working rights. Set in the Pilbara region, Tom Price is a remote mining town with a small rural health service delivering emergency, acute, and primary care.

Werribee Mercy Hospital in Victoria is seeking an Emergency Medicine Consultant to join a well-supported and progressive service. The role offers a competitive remuneration package including on-call and shift allowances, with a focus on teaching and service development within a collaborative department.

The successful candidate will be FACEM or SIMG, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise staff in the ED and contribute to ongoing quality improvement.

Australian Antarctic Division seeks Antarctic Medical Practitioners to provide complete generalist medical, emergency surgical and emergency dental care for a remote Antarctic community. The role focuses on wintering at an Australian Antarctic station, with care extending to voyages and field environments.

You will typically be the sole medical practitioner at the station, caring for 15-30 expeditioners in winter and up to 120 in summer, with pathways for training and development through UTAS

Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation is recruiting a General Practitioner (GP VR) to lead and manage our AGPAL and QIC accredited affiliate at Macquarie, Yerrabi Health. You will provide patient-centred care, improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and collaborate with an allied health team to ensure coordinated care.

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (FRACGP preferred) and current indemnity insurance are essential; a six-month

Salt Medics is recruiting locum healthcare professionals for shifts in Launceston, Northern Tasmania. Two blocks available across Day, Night and On Call shifts, with travel and accommodation provided. Rates are $140 per hour, rising to $150 per hour for night shifts.

Ideal for clinicians seeking flexible temporary assignments in a major regional hospital setting. Located in Launceston, a regional healthcare hub, the role offers a rewarding locum experience and a relaxed lifestyle amid heritage

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Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement 2025, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

$138,978 to $194,675 per annum

Fixed-term, full-time

South

Royal Hobart Hospital

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit is seeking suitable applicants for the 2027 training year as an Unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit.

The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit is seeking suitable applicants for the 2027 training year as an Unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit. The unit is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital and serves as a tertiary care facility for the entire state of Tasmania. The unit manages a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures with the registrar having good all-round exposure to Cardiothoracic surgery. The position involves peri-operative management of patients, outpatient clinics, operative surgery as well as teaching and supervising interns and medical students who rotate through the unit. There are ample opportunities for research projects during the year.

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmanian and with a 1:3 on call, there is a good opportunity for work life balance as well as working towards a career in Cardiothoracic surgery.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work, working 76 hours per fortnight ( hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata), commencing from 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital as required.

• Registration or eligible for Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• Crimes of Violence
• Sex Related Offences
• Serious Drug Offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement 2025, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

$138,978 to $194,675 per annum

Fixed-term, full-time

South

Royal Hobart Hospital

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit is seeking suitable applicants for the 2027 training year as an Unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit.

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement 2025, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

$138,978 to $194,675 per annum

Fixed-term, full-time

South

Royal Hobart Hospital

The Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit is seeking suitable applicants for the 2027 training year as an Unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit.

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Bendigo Health is seeking an experienced Consultant Palliative Care Physician to join the team on a part-time fixed-term basis. The role provides specialist medical support and clinical leadership across acute, outpatient and regional settings, with participation in on-call duties outside standard hours.

The position offers 0.8 FTE with a salary per hour between $166.89 and $216.66, and a closing date of Friday 27 November 2026. Start date negotiable; end date 13 July 2027.

Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Ballarat, Victoria, invites a gastroenterologist to join an established private practice with an immediate GP referral base. The role includes a 0.4 EFT appointment alongside Grampians Health Ballarat, initially for six months with potential extension to 12 months.

The service offers endoscopic ultrasound and multidisciplinary care, with links to Melbourne tertiary hospitals.

Northern Territory PHN is seeking an experienced general practitioner locum to work at Ntaria Clinic in Hermannsburg, near Alice Springs, to cover clinical duties while recruitment continues. The role involves working with a small team including a fulltime GP, part-time practitioners, and visiting allied health staff.

The assignment runs from December 2024 and is ongoing, with Monday to Friday hours 08:30-16:30.

Mater Hospital Springfield seeks an early career Afterhours Lead - Critical Care Medical Officer to work full-time or part-time in our ICU on a maximum 12-month term starting 1 February 2027. The role includes providing medical leadership after hours across public and private inpatient areas.

You will join a nine-storey campus with ED, ICU and surgical units, supported by a CICM-accredited training pathway and opportunities for professional development, salary packaging and staff benefits.

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Medical Practitioner for the CO-ACT Unit at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. You will manage assigned patients in consultation with senior clinicians, combining daily medical care with discharge planning and multidisciplinary coordination.

The role involves assessing patients, planning investigations, reviewing plans daily, and collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure safe, high-quality care and timely handovers.

Bendigo, Victoria
Applications close: 27 November 2026

Classification: Specialist Year 1 HN18 - Specialist Year 9 HN58

Salary per hour (exc. super): $166.89 - $216.66 Hours per fortnight: up to 56 hours (0.8 FTE)

Employment Status: Part Time / Fixed Term 11/01/2027 - 13/07/2027 (Start Date negotiable)

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

Bendigo Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Consultant Palliative Care Physician to join the team.
Reporting to the Clinical Unit Head - Palliative Care Medicine, the Consultant Palliative Care Physician will provide specialist palliative medical support and clinical leadership as a member of the Bendigo Health Specialist Palliative Care Service, which includes the Loddon Mallee Region Specialist Palliative Care Consultancy Team (working across acute hospital consultation-liaison, outpatient and regional outreach settings), Bendigo Specialist Community Palliative Care Service and the Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care Unit.
The role will also include participation in the Palliative Care on-call roster, providing specialist medical advice and support to ensure continuity of care and timely clinical decision-making outside standard business hours.
Smaller employment fractions or job share arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates. There may also be an opportunity to extend the appointment, subject to service requirements.

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026

Contact details:
Dr Chi Li
Clinical Unit Head Palliative Care Medicine

The Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, part of Hunter New England Local Health District, seeks experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to join its Emergency Department team. The role emphasizes delivering high quality clinical care, continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient services, and providing ED and inpatient services for the Armidale community.

Applicants should hold a registrable medical degree, be eligible for Fellowship with RACGP/ACRRM or equivalent overseas

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ315077 Requisition #

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: Sessional Visiting Medical Officer
Hours Per Week: Sessional shifts / Negotiable
Requisition ID:REQ315077

The Emergency Department of Armidale Rural ReferralHospital is seeking experienced General Practitioner Visiting Medical Officers to join its team of emergency medicine specialists.

You will deliver, as part of a small, dedicated team of emergency specialists, excellence in clinical care every patient, every time. You will promote seamless continuity ofcare between inpatient and outpatient services. You will provide inpatient and emergency department service to ensure optimal medical care to the patients of Armidale Rural Referral Hospital.

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Armidale Hospital is a ninety nine bed facility providing a comprehensive range of services including acute medical and surgical services, obstetrics, paediatrics and a range of diagnostic and allied health services. A busy emergency department, a Level 3 Close Observation Unit, mental health unit and renal dialysis unit. The referral community of the area is 55,200. Adult Medical services include respiratory, cardiac, chemotherapy, renal and palliative care. Surgical services include general, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology. The hospital is a spacious, modern and well-equipped with the most recent development opening in 2019.

Enquiries : Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Medical Administration, Rural and Regional Health Services -

A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australian College of Rural Remote Medicine and/or overseas trained specialist pathways, or nearing completion of Fellowship

Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.

Completion or currently undertaking an Emergency Life Support course and skill/experience in Emergency Medicine.

Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.

Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.

Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.

Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.

Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.

Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on

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