General Surgeon - Fracs

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Staff Specialist appointment

Possible Regional Incentive Allowance

12% Employer superannuation

Relocation assistance

Initial accommodation support

Modern regional referral hospital with

Job summary

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd is assisting in recruiting a General Surgeon to join a busy regional surgical service in north-west Victoria. You will work with experienced consultant surgeons across elective and emergency general surgery, trauma, endoscopy, and perioperative management.

The role offers exposure to a broad caseload, strong consultant support, relocation assistance and initial accommodation support, with a permanent staff specialist appointment.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Specialist registration is required.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) in General Surgery is required.
• Significant experience in contemporary General Surgical practice is required.
• Strong interest in regional practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across elective and emergency general surgery, including acute presentations and trauma.
• Engage in endoscopy and perioperative management with supportive consultants.
• Work within a busy regional surgical service with a broad caseload.

Skills

Significant experience in general/surg

Regional practice interest

Consultant collaboration

Education

AHPRA Specialist registration

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) in General Surgery

Job description

General Surgeon needed to join a busy regional surgical service. Working alongside experienced Consultant Surgeons, you will gain exposure to a broad mix of elective and emergency general surgery, acute surgical admissions, trauma, endoscopy, and perioperative management. The role offers excellent operative experience, close consultant support, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Permanent Staff Specialist appointment
• Possible Regional Incentive Allowance
• 12% Employer superannuation contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Initial accommodation support to assist with your transition
• Modern regional referral hospital with a broad surgical caseload

The Location

Located in north-west Victoria this regional city offers a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. The region is celebrated for its food, wine, and outdoor lifestyle while remaining well connected, with regular flights to Melbourne and easy road access to Adelaide and surrounding regional centres. This unique location allows you to enjoy the benefits of regional living without feeling isolated, offering the perfect balance of lifestyle and accessibility.

The Facility

The hospital is the principal regional referral centre for north-west Victoria, delivering comprehensive surgical services to a large cross-border population. The General Surgery Department provides a broad scope of practice, managing elective and emergency surgery, acute abdominal conditions, trauma, breast and endocrine surgery, and endoscopy. Supported by modern operating theatres, critical care services, advanced diagnostic facilities, and experienced multidisciplinary teams, the department offers registrars excellent operative exposure, diverse clinical experience, and a supportive training environment with opportunities to develop confidence and surgical decision-making.

The Requirements

• AHPRA Specialist registration
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) in General Surgery
• Significant experience in contemporary General Surgical practice.
• Strong interest in regional practice