At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide locum coverage in Emergency Medicine across regional and rural hospitals.
- Company: Hunter New England LHD, a diverse and rewarding health district.
- Benefits: Earn up to $200/hour with travel, accommodation, and car hire included.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available across scenic rural and coastal placements.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in high-acuity settings while enjoying a lifestyle-friendly region.
- Qualifications: AHPRA General Registration and at least 6 months Emergency Medicine experience.
The predicted salary is between 200 - 200 $ per hour.
The Opportunity: Hunter New England LHD is seeking Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs) with Emergency Medicine experience to provide locum coverage across its regional and rural hospitals. Take your ED skills to one of NSW's most diverse and rewarding health districts. Work with experienced teams, build procedural confidence, and enjoy full locum support in a lifestyle-friendly region. You'll work closely with Registrars, CMOs, and FACEMs, gaining excellent hands‐on experience in high‐acuity settings while supported by strong escalation pathways.
Clinical Environment:
- Broad clinical exposure – including trauma, cardiac, paediatrics, and mental health presentations
- Supervised yet autonomous – work independently with senior support available when needed
- Procedural experience encouraged – opportunity to assist or lead in airways, lines, and resus
- Well-supported departments – strong triage, nursing, and consultant structures across the district
- Ideal training ground – perfect for SRMOs preparing for ACEM, anaesthetics, or critical care pathways
Eligibility Criteria:
- AHPRA General Registration
- PGY3+ with at least 6 months Emergency Medicine experience
- NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Willingness to complete onboarding and hospital credentialing
What's Provided:
- Up to $200/hour, depending on experience and responsibilities
- Return travel, accommodation, and car hire included for eligible locums
- Full locum booking, credentialing, and onboarding support
- Flexible shifts across weekday, weekend, and night rosters
Location – Hunter New England, NSW:
Enjoy a mix of rural and coastal placements across towns like Tamworth, Armidale, Maitland, and Moree. Whether you prefer a regional hospital or rural emergency setting, this district offers scenic landscapes, affordable living, and access to national parks, local events, and short breaks to Newcastle or Sydney.
Interested?
SRMO - Emergency Medicine | Hunter New England LHD in Tamworth employer: Gorilla Jobs
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