Career Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesia - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent full time or multiple part time opportunities available

Position Classification: Career Medical Officer

Remuneration: 133834 - 161698

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ394261

Critical Care Career Medical Officers (Emergency Medicine and / or Anaesthestics) - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

Build your skills. Broaden your experience. Enjoy an exceptional regional lifestyle.

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Career Medical Officers (CMOs) to join our teams in both Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesia. These positions offer an outstanding opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term medical career in a supportive rural referral hospital while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of regional Australia's most vibrant and attractive communities.

Working alongside experienced specialists and multidisciplinary teams, you will gain broad clinical exposure, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a genuine difference to the health outcomes of rural and regional communities.

Why Choose Armidale?

Diverse and Rewarding Clinical Practice - Develop your skills across a broad range of presentations and procedures in a busy Rural Referral Hospital. Armidale provides exposure to complex and varied clinical work rarely available in metropolitan settings, allowing you to expand your scope of practice and clinical confidence. Supportive Team and Career Development - Join a collaborative medical workforce committed to education, mentoring and professional growth. Whether your interests lie in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, Critical Care or Rural Generalist pathways, Armidale offers opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment. Outstanding Lifestyle - Located on the stunning Northern Tablelands, Armidale combines city-quality amenities with a relaxed regional lifestyle. Enjoy excellent schools, vibrant arts and cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, short commutes and affordable living—all while working in a modern and well-equipped hospital.

About Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a modern 99-bed facility providing comprehensive serving a population of more than 55,000 people across the New England region, the hospital plays a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare to rural communities.

Live and Work in Armidale

Situated midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Armidale is renowned for its beautiful national parks, dramatic gorges and waterfalls, award-winning food and wine experiences, and strong educational offerings including the University of New England and excellent public and private schools. Discover a career where professional growth meets lifestyle. Join Armidale Rural Referral Hospital and experience the best of regional medicine.

Armidale is set high on the picturesque Northern Tablelands and is known for its beautiful tree lined streets and magnificent autumn colours and has a distinctive seasonal climate. Armidale is located midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway with an abundance of transport options between the major cities. The region offers diversity in outdoor activities such as bushwalking in the nearby World Heritage listed National Parks offering spectacular gorges and waterfalls in Australia. Armidale is an educational centre featuring a university, as well as public and private schools, and a regional conservatorium each providing a level of education comparable to any capital city in Australia.

Qualified medical practitioner holding General Registration or eligible for General registration in Australia with at least three years post-graduate experience and appropriate training and experience Appropriate training and experience to work towards a leadership role in the ED, which will include being in charge of night shifts, whilst working with direct support from Consultant FACEMS staff on other shiftsHigh level skills and involvement in clinical care, supervision, mentoring and teaching. Able to exercise a moderate degree of professional independence.Demonstrated skills in and commitment to improvements in clinical care, patient safety and risk management processes, including the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to achieve change.High level interpersonal communication and team skillsEffective communication skills for working within health care organisations and the outside community, including capacity to use electronic communications (e.g. electronic records) effectively.Evidence of participation in continuing professional developmentDemonstrated commitment to the broader service objectives of the public health system, including the effective utilisation of resources, and participation in activities beyond direct patient care

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For role related queries or questions contact

Cheryl Hayes

Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services | Rural and Regional Health Services

Tamworth Regional Office - Bligh Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

Tel 02 6763 7416 | cheryl.hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis