The Opportunity:

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Locum General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO to provide surgical cover at a regional hospital.

This role is suited to an experienced General Surgeon who is confident supporting surgical presentations, clinical decision-making, documentation and escalation of care where required.

Clinical Environment:

General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO cover
Regional hospital setting within Hunter New England LHD
Day shift coverage, generally 08:00 – 18:00
Supportive hospital environment with escalation pathways available
Suitable for doctors with strong General Surgery experience

Key Duties:

Provide General Surgery clinical cover
Review and manage surgical patients
Support clinical decision-making and management plans
Complete documentation and handover as required
Work collaboratively with surgical, nursing and hospital teams

Eligibility Criteria:

Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
Recent General Surgery consultant-level experience
GESA certification required
Strong communication, leadership and clinical judgement




Current CV, references and compliance documents as required

What’s Provided:

Competitive daily rate of $2,500 per day
Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs
Supportive regional hospital setting within Hunter New England LHD

Location & Lifestyle – Hunter New England:

Hunter Recent England offers a mix of regional, rural and metropolitan hospital settings, with welcoming communities, strong clinical exposure and varied lifestyle options.
Maitland is located in the Hunter Valley region, offering access to nearby vineyards, scenic countryside, local cafés and shops, while remaining within easy reach of Newcastle and Sydney.

Interested?
Contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs:
Call or SMS: 0499 856 ***
Email: *******@gorillajobs.com.au
Additional information

- General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO role within Hunter Recent England LHD
- Competitive rate of $2,500 per day
- Day shift coverage, generally 08:00 - 18:00

📌 Locum General Surgery Consultant / Specialist / VMO - Hunter New England LHD (Hunter Region)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Hunter Region