This is a Trainee - Unaccredited Position role with NSW Health based in East Maitland, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - graduate More about the Trainee - Unaccredited Position role at NSW Health Employment Type: Temporary Various Remuneration: - Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM27706 Living in our region Hunter New England is a large, diverse area and is about the size of England. This beautiful area has appealed to many an urban professional seeking a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge a passion for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling career. HNE Health also offers a wonderful family environment with excellent public and private schools, first-class universities and the only regional medical research institute in Australia. Health professionals across HNE Health are involved in extensive clinical and laboratory research programs, many of them in conjunction with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). Where you'll be working John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH) is a specialised tertiary referral paediatric hospital in Newcastle, providing complex medical, surgical, major trauma and neonatal care services for Northern NSW. The Children's Hospital in Newcastle, one of three children's hospitals in NSW, will over the course of a year see almost 25,000 children and young people present to the emergency department, have 9,000 admitted to hospital and perform over 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics. Other regional hospitals part of the HNEkidshealth Network are Belmont, Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton, Armidale, Tamworth and Manning Hospital. What You'll Be Doing This position is suitable for an applicant who wishes exposure to advanced paediatric surgical, neonatal and paediatric urology to further a career as a paediatric surgeon or urologist. It includes an active role in various aspects of the Paediatric General Surgery and Urology, Trauma (including burns) and other subspecialties including administrative, clinical, quality improvement, educational and research activities. The responsibilities, which accompany this function, include clinical and non-clinical activities as determined by the Director of Paediatric Surgery and Trauma services. MBBS or equivalent; currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia A minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience with commencement paediatric surgical desirable or demonstration of pursuing one Demonstrated ability to do routine acute paediatric surgical procedures with minimum supervision Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise Demonstrated effective teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary clinical care team Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education and teaching undergraduate and post-graduates Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Hamnett on Robyn.Hamnett@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 16 January 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Participating in clinical activities ️ Contributing to administrative tasks Involvement in educational activities Key Strengths MBBS or equivalent ⚕️ Clinical skills Teamwork and problem-solving skills Research experience Educational skills Quality improvement Why NSW Health is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
