General Surgeon

Jps Medical Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jps Medical Recruitment is seeking FRACS-qualified General Surgeons for a full-time role at a regional referral hospital in Victoria. The department handles elective and emergency general surgery across a large regional catchment, with autonomy within a structured MDT.

This position offers operative variety, continuity of care, and long-term regional stability, with support for interstate or international applicants through RACS and AHPRA pathways.

Qualifications

• FRACS in General Surgery or equivalent recognised by RACS.
• AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligible to obtain it.
• IMGs assessed as substantially/comparable by RACS.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad mix of elective and emergency general surgery.
• Practice with clinical autonomy within an MDT framework.
• Participate in perioperative care, endoscopy, and ICU integration.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Endoscopy experience

Education

FRACS - General Surgery (Fellowship)

AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility

RACS-comparable for IMGs

Job description

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

• Strong 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