Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthesia Newcastle | Newcastle, NSW Casual VMO Position | Department of Anaesthesia | FANZCA Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist to join the Department of Anaesthesia in Newcastle on a casual basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist anaesthetist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary environment and provide high-quality anaesthetic care across a major healthcare service supporting the Hunter New England community.
The Chance The Visiting Medical Officer will work closely with the surgical multidisciplinary team , providing safe, efficient and high-quality anaesthetic care to patients at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative clinical environment with a strong focus on: High-quality patient-centred care Safe and effective anaesthetic practice Multidisciplinary teamwork Clinical education and supervision Quality improvement Professional development Positive health outcomes for the community Key responsibilities include: Providing specialist anaesthetic services to patients Working collaboratively with surgeons, medical staff, nursing and allied health professionals Ensuring efficient and effective patient management Participating in clinical education and teaching Contributing to quality improvement activities Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development Supporting a culture of patient safety and compassionate care The hospital provides a broad range of specialist services, including:



Oncology Coronary Care and Cardiology Surgery Intensive Care General Medicine Emergency Care Research and clinical services The organisation also has a strong reputation for research, particularly across oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care .
Calvary Mater Newcastle works collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, patients, universities, affiliated organisations and charities to support clinical excellence, research and improved patient outcomes.
About You The successful applicant will demonstrate: A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) Demonstrated capacity for efficient and effective patient management Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across medicine, nursing and allied health Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Strong communication and interpersonal skills This casual VMO opportunity may suit a specialist anaesthetist seeking flexible clinical work within an established tertiary healthcare environment.
Staff benefits include:



On-site parking Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options Meal entertainment packaging Novated car leasing Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program Transfer of leave entitlement balances for eligible NSW Health employees Gender-neutral parental leave Opportunities for professional development Strong clinical and multidisciplinary networks Access to a research-active healthcare environment The culture is built around providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming workplace where individuals and their contribution are valued.
Why Apply?
Casual Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthesia position Established Department of Anaesthesia Major healthcare service in Newcastle Public and private patient mix Multidisciplinary surgical environment Teaching and professional development opportunities Strong quality improvement culture Research-active healthcare organisation Salary packaging and employee benefits Excellent Newcastle lifestyle Location Newcastle, NSW Newcastle offers the ideal combination of professional opportunity and coastal lifestyle .
Enjoy beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants and caf s, outdoor activities and a vibrant regional city environment, while remaining within easy reach of Sydney.
For a specialist looking to combine flexible VMO work with a high-quality coastal lifestyle, Newcastle provides an attractive alternative to metropolitan practice.
Alternatively, contact Sante Recruitment to discuss the opportunity and application process.
With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and skilled standards.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales