NHW Overview

NHW is the major regional health service and specialist referral facility for Northeast Victoria. It serves a population of approximately 102,000, performs over 6,500 procedures a year and has over 19,000 inpatient episodes, 30,000 Emergency Department attendances a year and approximately 700 births per year. We have onsite radiology, pathology and blood bank service and provide a wide range of acute specialist medical and surgical services, an emergency department, critical care units (ICU, HDU, CCU), obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, specialised aged care, medical oncology services, community rehabilitation, and inpatient, community, aged and psycho-geriatric mental health services.

NHW has recently completed a major redevelopment, including the building of a new emergency department, ICU, and expansion of medical and paediatric units.

Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date.

Position Overview

We are looking to recruit a nephrologist (0.1 EFT) to provide medical support to our 7‑chair dialysis unit. The unit operates 6 days per week and the successful applicant will support dialysis nursing staff and the medical registrar allocated to dialysis. The role will also assist with pathway and protocol development to better manage our dialysis patients both within the community and inpatient setting, provide phone support for complex renal patients within the admitted service within the agreed hours, attend a renal outpatient clinic two sessions per month,



supervise a general medicine advanced trainee, and be available by phone Monday to Friday 0800‑1700. The applicant will also attend NHW at least one full day per fortnight.

Working Hours

Part‑time, ongoing contract – 0.1 EFT (8 hours per fortnight). The unit operates 6 days per week.

Preferred Candidates

Priority will be given to applicants looking to relocate, but the role can suit applicants willing to commute on a regular basis. Initial accommodation support can be negotiated with successful applicants. The role can be split if a single applicant is not successful. Opportunities in general medicine also exist for successful applicants looking for a larger clinical load. Those finishing their clinical training in 2025 are also encouraged to apply.

Perks

Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available to Victorian Public Health Sector employees. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.

Region Details





- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
- An easy 2 ½ hour drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most Australian cities.
- We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre‑Year 12.
- Our region is a popular destination year‑round, boasting multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award‑winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
- Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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Application Process

- Enquiries can be made with Medical Workforce at .
- Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid‑Vaccination is strongly recommended.
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD.
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.
- To apply for this position, apply using the provided link or visit the careers page at
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.
- Applications close Sunday, 2nd of August 2026.

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353.

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📌 General Physician - Nephrologist (Wangaratta)
🏢 Northeast Health Wangaratta
📍 Wangaratta