Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer General Surgery

Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer – General Surgery

Shape the future of surgical care in a brand-new regional hospital on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced General Surgeon to join the new Regional Hospital , currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2027.

This is a rare opportunity to help establish contemporary surgical services in a purpose-built hospital while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle within easy reach of Canberra and Sydney.

The Hospital

The Hospital will be larger than the existing hospitals combined, bringing expanded services and state-of-the-art facilities to the region.

Designed to support future growth, the hospital will provide modern clinical environments and increased access to specialist care for the local community.

As a General Surgeon joining during this important period, you will have the opportunity to influence the development of surgical pathways, service delivery and clinical standards within the new facility.

The Opportunity

As a Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in General Surgery, you will:

- Deliver high-quality general surgical care across a broad range of presentations
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Contribute to the development of contemporary surgical services and patient pathways
- Provide clinical leadership within the surgical department
- Participate in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
- Support clinical governance, research, quality improvement and continuing education
- Participate in the General Surgery on-call roster and respond onsite within a reasonable timeframe

About You

To be considered, you will ideally demonstrate:

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery,



or an equivalent specialist qualification
- Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Consideration may also be given to suitably qualified overseas-trained General Surgeons progressing through an approved specialist pathway
- Recent and relevant clinical experience in General Surgery appropriate to the service’s role delineation
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and clinical leadership capabilities
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and digital communication skills
- A commitment to teaching, continuing professional development, research and quality improvement
- Availability to participate in the on-call roster

Why

The region offers an enviable coastal lifestyle surrounded by beaches, national parks, rivers and welcoming communities.

- Live and work on the spectacular NSW South Coast
- Approximately two hours from Canberra
- Less than four hours’ drive from Sydney
- Easy access to Bay and surrounding coastal communities
- Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, surfing, bushwalking and cycling
- Benefit from shorter commutes, a relaxed pace of life and a solid sense of community
- An attractive location for individuals, couples and families seeking greater work–life balance

What Is Offered

- Specialist or VMO appointment options
- The opportunity to help shape surgical services within a new hospital
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise
- Professional development, teaching and clinical leadership opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport
- Relocation information and support for candidates moving to the region
- Employment within Southern NSW Local Health District

This is an outstanding opportunity for a General Surgeon to combine meaningful clinical practice and service development with an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

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📌 Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer General Surgery (Sydney)
🏢 CC Medical
📍 Sydney