Consultant General Surgeon | Regional Referral Hospital | Victoria

We are working closely with a well-established regional hospital in Victoria and are keen to connect with FRACS-qualified General Surgeons interested in full-time opportunities within a stable and supportive surgical service.

The department provides a broad mix of elective and emergency general surgery across a significant regional catchment. Consultants practise with genuine clinical autonomy while working within a structured multidisciplinary team.

This role will appeal to Surgeons seeking operative variety, continuity of care and long-term regional stability.

The Hospital & Surgical Services

This is a substantial regional hospital providing acute medical and surgical services to a large rural and cross-border population.

Surgical services include:

- Broad general surgery (elective and emergency)
- Acute surgical admissions
- Endoscopy services
- Integration with Anaesthetics and ICU
- Established theatre facilities
- Multidisciplinary peri-operative support





The hospital functions as the primary acute referral centre for the region.

Why Consider This Role

- Solid general surgery scope
- Meaningful regional clinical impact
- Balanced emergency and elective workload
- Supportive MDT structure
- Substantially comparable pathway supported

For interstate or international applicants, the RACS specialist assessment and AHPRA registration pathway can be clearly structured and supported.

The Location

Based in a thriving regional centre along the Murray River, the area offers a warm climate, short commute times and strong community infrastructure. The lifestyle combines regional affordability with excellent food, wineries and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS - General Surgery)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RACS as partially or substantially comparable

📌 General Surgeon (Melbourne)
🏢 JPS Medical Recruitment
📍 Melbourne