VMO Rural Generalist Anaesthetist Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (apply eCredential)

VMO Rural Generalist Anaesthetist Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (apply eCredential) Overview

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: View VMO Rates Here View Staff Specialist Rates Here
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ704070

Applications Close Sunday 8 November 2026 – Click here to apply eCredential

Make a difference where it matters – deliver exceptional anaesthetic care on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

Where you’ll be working
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours’ drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here.

What you’ll be doing

As a Staff Specialist/GP VMO Anaesthetist at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, you will provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic care across a range of surgical procedures, including pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia administration and post-operative management. Working collaboratively with surgeons, nursing staff and the broader perioperative team, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent patient care and supporting the local community.
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We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur where no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Southern NSW Local Health District has the potential to support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. www.immi.gov.au

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Selection Criteria:

1. Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Advanced Certificate in Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA), or evidence of accreditation with the Joint Consultative Committee Anaesthesia (JCCA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, or Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or specialist qualifications deemed equivalent. Current Rural Generalist trainees who have completed their advanced training in Anaesthesia are also encouraged to apply.
3. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Anaesthesia.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff; and effective communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research and quality improvement.
7. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

Visa Sponsorship May be