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 ****.
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 strong 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 advantages, 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.

📌 Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer General Surgery (New South Wales)
🏢 CC Medical
📍 New South Wales