Position overview
Employment Type: Up to Fulltime Staff Specialist or VMO
Location: Warrnambool Campus
Classification: Commensurate with Experience
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist General Surgeon to join our Surgical Services team at Warrnambool Campus. This is an exciting chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality surgical services to the local community and the wider South West region. The successful applicant will participate in the delivery of general surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, clinical assessment and management, and participation in relevant clinical activities and service development. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the surgical, medical, nursing and allied health teams, contributing to safe, effective and patient-centred care.
What you bring
Hold FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification in General Surgery and be eligible for registration with AHPRA.
Demonstrate broad experience and competence in General Surgery.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality, safe and patient-centred clinical care.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.
Be able to contribute positively to the ongoing development of surgical services within a regional health service.
What we offer
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment




Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
Excellent terms and conditions of employment
The opportunity to live and work in a vibrant regional coastal community
Who we are
As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values of Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and its overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here. SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: /
Employment Terms and Conditions
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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📌 Specialist General Surgeon (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool