ConsultantSpecialist General Surgery

The Role:
We are seeking a Consultant/Specialist General Surgery to join a dynamic sub-regional developing hospital with ongoing professional development opportunities.

An exciting opportunity to live and work in sub-regional Victoria, just over 3hours drive from Melbourne! A hospital with vision and an EDMS who offers outstanding support, is innovative, driven and has recently been awarded the Rural Medical Specialist Award for their outstanding contribution!!

• Join a team of dynamic individuals who thrive among good culture!
• Attractive lifestyle opportunity.
• Professional, committed workforce.
• Onsite medical school with opportunities to teach and mentor.
• Combine clinical and academic interests within a supportive health service.
• Located on the beautiful Murray River
• Attractive remuneration package and allowances
• Generous remote salary packaging and employee benefits
• Relocation assistance available
• A new $65.7 million emergency department
• Enjoy more sunny days per year than the Gold Coast

Delivering exceptional care to our surgical patients. As a leader among surgeons, you will engage in safety and quality programs, including audits and clinical practice improvements. You'll also oversee policy development, and provide training, supervision, and education to trainee medical officers and students

The Hospital:
The 143-bed hospital has a 24/7 emergency department with access to on-call anaesthetics; medical, and surgical consultants. In conjunction with Charles Sturt University s School of Rural Medicine, the hospital established a clinical school in 2022.

Location:
Escape from the pollution and congestion of large capital cities and experience a tree , river or lake change. The benefits of a regional and rural lifestyle include open spaces, fresh air, little traffic, and a safe family-friendly environment for raising children.

With more sunny days per year than the Gold Coast, and a temperature that averages 23 degrees, the region is a natural choice for lovers of sunshine, nature and good food and wine, with many outdoor and water activities to keep you active no matter the season.

The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with low humidity and high sunlight hours. A strong sense of community and range of community facilities has led to the region being regarded as a great place to live. Schools in the region have demonstrated academic excellence in outcomes for Year 12 graduates.

The Benefits:

• Access to generous remote area salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development and other training opportunities
• PAY - VIC Staff Specialist EBA, VMO Sessional Agreement

Mandatory:
Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship via the partial or substantial comparability
pathway of the Royal Australian and College of Surgeons (RACS).

• Laparoscopic skills and Gastrointestinal endoscopy competency: colonoscopy and gastroscopy - training recognized by the Conjoint Committee for credentialing of endoscopy or ability to attain the same.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on:0.