How to apply

2026 Junior Medical Officer recruitment

Early round

The early round of the Junior Medical Officer (JMO) campaign is now open for certain positions in the following specialties only:

  • pain medicine
  • clinical genetics
  • obstetrics and gynaecology
  • neonatal and perinatal medicine
  • paediatrics
  • gastroenterology and hepatology
  • ophthalmology
  • anaesthesia
  • emergency medicine
  • intensive care medicine.

To confirm the recruitment dates for the specialty you're interested in apply for, please check Campaign dates.

Main round

The main round of the annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) campaign for the 2026 clinical year will open on 15 July 2025.

Current vacancies

Other JMO vacancies that are available outside of the campaig​n period can be viewed throughout the year and offer limited contract periods. For information on a specific role, contact the job owner, hiring manager or convenor listed on the position advertisement. For assistance in applying, contact HealthShare on 1300 443 966.

Why NSW Health

 


Join NSW Health as a JMO and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. 

  • Access more professional development opportunities.
  • Enjoy world class facilities and technology.
  • Learn from Australia's leading specialist.
  • Specialise in your field of interest.
  • Looking for work life balance? Consider a regional role.

Make an impact in regional NSW

 

Have you considered a career in regional NSW?

Up to $20,000 in incentives are available to JMOs for some roles in regional areas.

Slow down, find a work-life balance spending time doing the things you enjoy and become an integral part of a regional community.

Find out more

Application process

Watch the video below for more information on how to apply for a JMO role from within Australia.

 
Transcript: How to apply for a role in the JMO Career Portal - For candidates within Australia

Watch the video below for more information on how to apply for a JMO role from outside of Australia.

 
Transcript: How to apply for a role in the JMO Career Portal - For candidates outside Australia

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​International Junior Medical Officer

If you are an international medical graduate interested in working with NSW Health, please visit International Junior Medical Officers.

Current as at: Wednesday 30 April 2025