Medical Director - Hospital ; HiTH Adult Service Community Health Centre

Medical Director – Staff Specialist

Hospital in the Home (HiTH) – Based at Newcastle Community Health Services, Hunter St, Newcastle NSW

Permanent part time 0.5 FTE (20hrs/wk)

We seek an enthusiastic Emergency Medicine Specialist (FACEM) or Specialist Physician (FRACP) to take on a 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist in Hospital in the Home with a view to taking over the position of Medical Director in the second half of 2026.

About the role:

• The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Adult HiTH Services, ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient patient care in the home and through Virtual Care.
• Provide leadership to the HiTH Service in conjunction with the HiTH Nurse Manager, and provide medical and clinical oversight of the delivery, quality and efficiency of HiTH Services, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Provide care to General Medical patients mainly focusing on heart failure, COPD, some acute infections such as cellulitis, and warfarin initiation/recommencement.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team, including a CMO, JMO, Registered Nurses and Allied Health staff.
• Work with Emergency Department Physicians and admitting Medical Officers to identify appropriate patients for transfer or admission to Hospital in the Home (HITH) Services.
• Provide clinical leadership and governance to the HiTH Staff Specialists for the four adult HiTH services.
• In collaboration with Hospital DSMs, develop a clinical service plan to address the increasing demand for HiTH services throughout HNELHD.

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist (Medical FRACP / Acute Care FACEM, or other relevant specialty)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership of acute/post-acute care services delivery and the ability to work effectively as a clinical leader within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture internal and external relationships through highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A strong ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and best practices pertinent to the HITH setting.

Applications Close: 3 March 2026

For a Confidential Discussion About The Role Please Contact:

Louise Lazic, General Manager – Integrated Care, Networks and Partnerships
Email: louise.lazic.gov.au M:

OR
Dr Mark Loewenthal, Medical Director, Hospital in The Home Services
Email: mark.loewenthal.gov.au M:

Application Enquiries:
Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
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Stacey.

Burbridge.gov.au Ph:

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