Consultant Anaesthetist - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - HNELHD (Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer) NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. – Armidale NSW

Employment Type:

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer Position Classification:

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer Remuneration:

Salary is negotiable Requisition ID:

REQ563945 Eligible for Rural Workforce Incentives Applications Close:

Ongoing

Salary is negotiable

Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital - Shape your career in a modern, redeveloped hospital

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a level 4 facility featuring four state-of-the-art operating theatres, day surgery, ED, CCU and more — all part of the recent Armidale Hospital Redevelopment.

Here, you’ll be at the centre of a broad elective surgical program and a responsive emergency service, with anaesthetists playing a vital role in both.

Join a team that values more than just the work

You’ll collaborate daily with surgeons, obstetricians, physicians, emergency clinicians, anaesthetic nurses and recovery staff.

Our anaesthetic department is known for its supportive culture, strong collegiality and commitment to continuity of care.

Enjoy balance and variety

With well-supported lists and a roster designed to balance service, on‑call and personal time, you’ll have the space to thrive professionally while enjoying everything the New England lifestyle has to offer.

Your Clinical Scope As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you’ll provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across elective, urgent and emergency procedures, with perioperative clinic responsibilities shared on a rotating basis.

A diverse case mix to keep you challenged

Orthopaedics: hip and knee replacements,



trauma surgery and a broad range of general orthopaedic procedures

General Surgery: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resections, hernia repairs, skin lesion excisions and gastroenterology cases

Obstetrics & Gynaecology: epidural analgesia for labour and anaesthesia for caesarean section

Urology: endoscopic and elective procedures

Dental Surgery

This variety offers the prospect to maintain and expand your skills across a diverse case load, while contributing to safe, patient‑centred care for the New England community.

Relocation + Incentives: We’ve Got You Covered

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: Enjoy up to $10,000 in year 1 plus up to $10,000 per year thereafter (RHWIS pro‑rata for part‑time - applicable to Staff Specialist role only)

Relocation support:

up to

$20,000

to make your move easy

Accommodation included:

up to

4 months

provided

Personalised settlement concierge:

assistance with housing, schools, utilities and more so you can settle in quickly

Connectivity:

Direct QantasLink flights Armidale Sydney make CME and family travel easy

*Based on a minimum 18‑month commitment to the position. All payments made to part‑time employees will be on a pro‑rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.





Live well in New England Enjoy the best of both worlds. A vibrant university city with a welcoming community, surrounded by cool‑climate wineries, World Heritage national parks and charming heritage streetscapes all at a fraction of big‑city living costs.

Expedited Specialist Pathways - Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) looking to fast‑track your career in Australia? The Expedited Specialist Pathway provides a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and begin practising sooner. Currently available in General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (with further specialties expected to be added), this pathway allows eligible Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to transition into practice with greater ease. To qualify, you’ll need to hold a specialist qualification listed on the Medical Board of Australia’s Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Once approved, you can commence work under specialist registration with six months of supervised practice.

What you’ll bring

Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA

FANZCA (or eligible specialist pathway)

Recent, comprehensive anaesthesia experience across the listed case mix

Strength in teaching, teamwork, quality and patient‑centred communication

What you’ll get back

The autonomy and variety of regional practice without sacrificing theatre quality or multidisciplinary support

A welcoming department that backs you to grow clinical interests, teach and lead

The satisfaction of keeping surgery close to home for New England families

Applications Close: Ongoing

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