Western NSW Local Health District is seeking Locum General Surgery Consultants / Specialists / VMOs to provide surgical cover across the Christmas and New Year period.

This role is suited to experienced General Surgeons who are confident managing onsite and offsite on-call requirements in a regional hospital setting. A General Surgery Registrar is available 24/7, providing strong support throughout the placement.

Clinical Environment:

General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO cover

Regional hospital setting within Western NSW

Onsite and offsite on-call requirements

General Surgery Registrar support available 24/7

Holiday period locum cover across a busy regional service

Key Duties:

Provide General Surgery on-call cover

Review and manage acute surgical presentations

Support clinical decision-making and escalation of care

Complete documentation, handover and management plans

Work collaboratively with surgical, nursing and hospital teams

Eligibility Criteria:

Current AHPRA Specialist Registration





Recent General Surgery consultant-level experience

Ability to manage onsite and offsite on-call requirements

Solid communication, leadership and clinical judgement

Current CV, references and compliance documents as required

What’s Provided:

$1,500 daily rate for 12-hour shifts

$2,500 daily rate for 24-hour shifts

Travel provided

Accommodation provided

24/7 General Surgery Registrar support

Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs

Location & Lifestyle – Western NSW:

Western NSW offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with welcoming communities, strong hospital networks and meaningful clinical exposure.

This opportunity is ideal for General Surgeons seeking holiday period locum work with travel, accommodation and registrar support included.

Interested?

Contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs:

Call or SMS: [0499 856 275](tel:0499 856 275)

Email: [email protected]

📌 Locum General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO - Western NSW (Bathurst)
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