Job Description

Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) – Anaesthesia

Major Regional Referral Hospital | NSW

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Immediate Start Available

We are partnering with a large, modern regional referral hospital in coastal NSW, within easy reach of a major metropolitan centre, to recruit Anaesthetists to join a highly regarded and rapidly expanding Anaesthesia Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a close-knit, consultant-led team with a strong culture of support, teaching and clinical excellence, within a purpose-built hospital that continues to grow in scope and capability.

The Hospital

This is a newly redeveloped, state-of-the-art public hospital servicing a large and growing population across its region.

• Major regional referral centre within a large NSW Local Health District
• Purpose-built modern facility with significant recent and ongoing expansion
• Once fully expanded, the hospital will operate:
• 8 fully functional operating theatres
• 2 procedural rooms
• Strong perioperative infrastructure including:
• Advanced recovery and day-stay units
• Interventional radiology and cardiology procedural support
• Supported by a Level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) providing post-operative and critical care services

The Anaesthesia Department

The Anaesthesia Department is a cornerstone clinical service within the hospital and is known for its exceptional culture, collegiality and leadership support

Scope of Services

The department provides comprehensive anaesthetic services across a wide range of specialties, including:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Urology
• ENT
• Paediatrics
• Ophthalmology
• Endoscopy and procedural services
• Diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures

Obstetric Anaesthesia

• Recognised regional referral centre for obstetric care
• Comprehensive obstetric anaesthesia service including:
• Labour epidurals
• Emergency and elective caesarean sections
• Close collaboration with O&G, midwifery and neonatal teams

Pain Management

• Expertise in both acute and chronic pain management
• Integral role in perioperative and post-operative patient care

Team & Culture

You will be joining a small, highly cohesive consultant group comprising both Staff Specialists and VMOs, known for:

• Strong internal support and mentorship
• Genuine teamwork and approachability
• A culture that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing
• Close collaboration with surgeons, ICU, nursing and allied health teams

The department places significant emphasis on pre-operative assessment, optimisation and continuity of care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Teaching, Training & Leadership

This department has a strong education and training mandate and is:

• Accredited for ANZCA training and GP Anaesthetic training
• Involved in extended skills training for Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
• Actively involved in:
• Medical student teaching
• Junior doctor supervision
• Simulation training
• Ongoing professional development

There are opportunities for clinical leadership and operational involvement, contributing to the future direction of anaesthetic services across the wider network.

International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) – Strongly Encouraged

This service has a proven track record of successfully supporting Specialist International Medical Graduates, including doctors from the UK and other comparable health systems.

You will receive guidance through expedited SIMG specialist registration pathways, Relocation, Housing, Schooling and community integration for you and your familily.

Multiple SIMGs are currently thriving within the department.

Essential Requirements

• Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
• Fellowship of ANZCA or:
• Nearing completion (within 6 months), or
• Eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways
• Recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and quality improvement

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration (NSW Health awards)
• Salary packaging benefits:
• Up to $9,000 living expenses
• Up to $2,600 meals & entertainment
• Novated leasing options
• 11.5% superannuation on top of salary
• Annual leave loading
• Fitness and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Lifestyle

Located in a highly desirable regional coastal area, offering:

• Affordable housing compared to capital cities
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Access to beaches, wineries, national parks and outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to a major city for tertiary services, travel and partner employment

For a confidential discussion about the department, workload, on-call expectations, or to schedule a call with the HOD please reach out to 📧 ania@mediix.com.au