Specialist Anaesthetist - Moruya.

Sante Recruitment; Moruya; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Specialist Anaesthetist to join the expanding anaesthetic service at Moruya on the NSW South Coast. The role supports a transition of Moruya Hospital to Level 4 status in 2027 and aligns with the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development, offering clinical variety and a coastal lifestyle.

You will provide contemporary anaesthetic care across general, elective and emergency surgery, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to ongoing service

Qualifications

• FANZCA or equivalent overseas qualification.
• Current registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Appropriate specialist experience in Anaesthesia.
• Ability to provide safe, contemporary specialist anaesthetic care.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to clinical governance, education and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide contemporary specialist anaesthetic services across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical activity.
• Contribute to perioperative pathways and service development across Eurobodalla.
• Engage in clinical governance, education and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

CPD commitment

Education

FANZCA or equivalent

AHPRA registration/eligibility

Job description

• Service development

Specialist Anaesthetist

Moruya | South Coast NSW | Southern NSW Local Health District

Specialist Anaesthesia | New $330M Regional Hospital | Expanding Surgical Services | Coastal Lifestyle

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Specialist Anaesthetist to join the growing anaesthetic service at Moruya, on the spectacular South Coast of NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service at a significant time of growth, with Moruya Hospital transitioning from a Level 3 to Level 4 facility in March 2027 and the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital set to transform healthcare delivery across the region.

For a Specialist Anaesthetist looking for a rewarding clinical role combined with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The Opportunity

As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will provide contemporary specialist anaesthetic services across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical activity.

The Current Service Provides Anaesthesia For

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Elective and emergency surgery
• Procedural services
• Perioperative care

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective perioperative pathways and contributing to the continued development of specialist services across Eurobodalla.

There Are Also Opportunities To Contribute To

• Clinical governance and quality improvement
• Education and training
• Supervision and mentoring
• Service development
• Contemporary models of perioperative care
• Development of the expanding Level 4 service

A New Era for Healthcare in Eurobodalla

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is a major $330 million investment in the future of healthcare on the NSW South Coast.

The new purpose-built hospital will be larger than the existing Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined, with capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

The New Hospital Will Include

• Emergency Department
• 8-bed Intensive Care Unit / Close Observation Unit
• Surgical and operating theatres
• Day-stay surgical unit
• Expanded medical imaging, including MRI
• Increased chemotherapy capacity
• Expanded renal dialysis services
• Ambulatory and community outpatient services
• Paediatric and maternity services
• Special Care Nursery
• Short-term mental health inpatient beds
• Enhanced education and training facilities
• Simulation laboratory

The development represents a significant opportunity for specialists who want to contribute to a modern, expanding regional health service.

Growing Surgical & Anaesthetic Services

Moruya Hospital is currently a Level 3 facility and will transition to Level 4 services in March 2027.

With increasing surgical capability and the development of the new regional hospital, the service is expanding its capacity to provide high-quality care closer to home.

This creates an excellent environment for a Specialist Anaesthetist seeking:

Clinical variety + professional autonomy + service development + lifestyle.

About the Health Service

The Eurobodalla Health Service operates across three campuses:

• Moruya Hospital
• Batemans Bay Hospital
• Narooma Community Health Centre

It forms part of the Southern NSW Local Health District, which provides healthcare across a diverse region encompassing the South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains.

Southern NSW LHD includes 15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than 2,300 people across the region.

Live on the NSW South Coast

Moruya is a picturesque regional town located on the Moruya River, surrounded by beaches, waterways, national parks and spectacular South Coast scenery.

This is an opportunity to build your specialist career in a community where you can genuinely enjoy your time outside work.

Build a specialist career while enjoying the space, community and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast.

Enjoy

• Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
• Surfing, fishing, kayaking and boating
• National parks and pristine natural landscapes
• Excellent local produce, cafés and restaurants
• Strong community connections
• Family-friendly communities
• Excellent schooling options
• More affordable housing than Sydney
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle
• Easy access to Canberra and the wider South Coast

The Requirements Applicants Will Have

• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent overseas specialist qualification
• Current registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Appropriate specialist experience in Anaesthesia
• Ability to provide safe, contemporary specialist anaesthetic care
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, education and continuing professional development

International Specialists Welcome

Internationally trained Anaesthetists are encouraged to enquire.

Candidates with an overseas specialist qualification who are eligible for the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway or ANZCA Specialist Pathway are welcome to discuss the opportunity with Sante Recruitment.