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Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine - Rural Incentives may apply
A blend of lifestyle and an opportunity to shape our growing Emergency Department on the beautiful NSW coast
Manning Base Hospital, Manning Valley – Lower Mid North Coast, NSW
MM3 Classification | Rural Incentives May Apply | Part-time and Full-time roles available
Applications Close 21 June 2026
Join Us at an Exciting Time
Manning Base Hospital's Emergency Department is entering an exciting phase of growth and development under new leadership. We're building a dynamic FACEM team and looking for consultants ready to lead change - whether you're an experienced clinician seeking your next challenge or an early-career FACEM eager to contribute to shaping a department's future.
The Clinical Environment
- Annual presentations: Approximately 38,000
- Current medical staffing: Full-time ED Director supported by a fraction of Staff Specialist FTE, with room to grow a collaborative consultant group
- Rostering: Day and evening shifts - no night shift. Opportunity to develop the on-call roster structure as the department evolves
- Training opportunities: Supervise ACEM EMTP and ACCRM trainees, with HETI accredited JMO positions and planned training expansion
- Team culture: Dynamic NUM, nursing team and nurse practitioners who form part of a clinical championship group. Unaccredited trainees joining in 2026, cohort of dedicated locum CMOs and FACEMs, collaborative inpatient teams, imbued with a culture of growth, safety and excellence
- Working environment: Expanded clinical space with dedicated clinical support working area
- Case mix: High acuity presentations with fascinating pathology. Opportunity to innovate with care for a large percentage of local Indigenous and aged population
What We're Looking For
We welcome FACEMs at various stages of their careers. Preference given to candidates with experience or interest in:
- Department development and service improvement
- Education and training supervision
Team building and collaborative leadership
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Why Manning Emergency Department?
The Lifestyle:
Located in the stunning Manning Valley on the NSW mid-north coast. Beautiful Forster offers excellent surf, pristine beaches, outstanding restaurants and cafes. Breathtaking hills and rivers provide the perfect backdrop for a life well-lived - choose between rural tranquillity or vibrant town living, all within easy reach.
The Opportunity:
Join a department where your expertise truly matters. Build a sustainable, emergency medicine-led centre of clinical excellence, training and research. Be part of developing new models of care and forward-thinking solutions that make a lasting difference.
Be Part of a Connected, Like-Minded Community:
Manning Hospital is known for its collegial culture. All levels of doctors genuinely enjoy both the clinical work and the social interaction. Supportive colleagues who share a commitment to exceptional care and value collaboration.
What we can offer?
- Rural incentives apply – Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here. (Staff Specialist appointments only*, VMO appointments ineligible)
- Relocation support on offer
- Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
- Annual TESL allowance: up to 25 days per year for full-time Staff Specialists
- Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end to end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Hunter New England Health has strong, established partnerships with the University of Newcastle (UoN) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), creating exceptional opportunities for clinicians with interests in teaching, research and innovation. These links support involvement in clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, participation in locally led and multicentre research projects, and access to a collaborative network of clinician researchers. Clinicians are encouraged to pursue academic appointments, contribute to service focused research, and translate evidence into practice, all within a health district that actively values education, inquiry and continuous improvement.
- Work Within Hunter New England LHD, one of the largest local health districts in NSW, supporting a population of 900,000 with access to broader professional networks and resources and opportunities for collaboration across the district
Ready to Learn More?
For a confidential discussion about this role:
Dr Berenika Turchin - Clinical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Manning Base Hospital
E: [email protected]
Application enquiries:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Medical Recruitment Services
Ph: (02) 6767 7063
E: [email protected]
Agency referrals must be emailed to [email protected] for consideration
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].
