General Practitioner / ED VMO

Mediix
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📍 Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

About this role

Hunter Valley, NSW | Flexible VMO Opportunity

We are currently partnering with a modern regional hospital in the Hunter Valley to recruit General Practitioners with Emergency Medicine experience to join a high-performing Emergency Department as Visiting Medical Officers.

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term Emergency Medicine career within a large, contemporary district hospital (Tier 2 facility) with approximately 300+ beds, servicing a rapidly growing regional population.

The Emergency Department is a busy, well-supported unit that:

  • Sees approximately 150 patients per day, with around one-third paediatric presentations
  • Maintains an admission rate of 20–22% across multiple specialties
  • Acts as a referral hub for several surrounding rural hospitals
  • Focuses strongly on patient flow, clinical decision-making and safe care pathways
  • Operates with a collaborative senior medical team and structured supervision model

You will work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment with access to:

  • Structured education and procedural development
  • Dedicated non-clinical time for CPD
  • Opportunities to contribute to leadership, governance, research and teaching
  • A 24/7 roster with progressive responsibility, including in-charge shifts

Benefits

  • Flexible VMO engagement with long-term career development
  • Dedicated CPD time and strong clinical supervision
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team with excellent leadership
  • Opportunities to develop into a senior ED clinician
  • Access to salary packaging, employee benefits and wellbeing programs

Why Hunter Valley?

The Hunter Valley offers an exceptional lifestyle with a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. You’ll enjoy world-renowned wineries, award-winning restaurants and stunning countryside right on your doorstep. The region provides affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong sense of community, making it ideal for families. With Newcastle just a short drive away, you also have access to beaches, major infrastructure and an airport. It’s a perfect location for clinicians seeking a balanced lifestyle without compromising on career opportunities.

Requirements

  • MBBS or equivalent with current AHPRA registration
  • Fellowship of RACGP (FRACGP) or equivalent
  • Experience or strong interest in Emergency Medicine
  • Completion of, or willingness to undertake, Emergency Life Support training
  • Commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork and ongoing professional development

For further information, please contact ania@mediix.com.au.

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This General Practitioner / ED VMO role at Mediix is based in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This General Practitioner / ED VMO position at Mediix was posted on May 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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