Specialist General Surgeon

Sante Recruitment; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 290,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Lifestyle in regional Warrnambool

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Specialist General Surgeon to join the Warrnambool Campus Surgical Services team in regional Victoria. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, clinical assessment and ongoing service development.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to ongoing governance and teaching within a major regional health service.

Qualifications

• Hold FRACS or an equivalent specialist qualification in General Surgery.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA.
• Demonstrate broad experience and competence across General Surgery.
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality General Surgical services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to junior medical staff.
• Participate in clinical meetings, education and teaching.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours arrangements.
• Support ongoing development of General Surgery services across the region.

Skills

FRACS

AHPRA registration

General Surgery experience

Education

FRACS or equivalent

Job description

Specialist General Surgeon – Warrnambool, VIC

Specialist General Surgeon | Warrnambool Campus

Permanent / Fixed Term | Full-Time or Part-Time

Regional Victoria | Excellent Salary & Benefits

Sante Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist General Surgeon to join the Surgical Services team at Warrnambool Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a General Surgeon to join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality surgical care to the local community and the wider South West region of Victoria.

The Role

The successful applicant will participate in the delivery of a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, clinical assessment and management, and ongoing clinical and service development activities.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the surgical, medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The role provides the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of surgical services within a major regional health service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality General Surgical services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to junior medical staff where appropriate.
• Participate in relevant clinical meetings, education and teaching.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in relevant on-call and after-hours arrangements.
• Support the ongoing development of General Surgery services across the region.

What You Bring The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold FRACS or an equivalent specialist qualification in General Surgery.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA.
• Demonstrate broad experience and competence across General Surgery.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality, safe and patient-centred clinical care.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.
• Have the ability to contribute positively to the ongoing development of surgical services within a regional health service.

International Medical Graduates are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the requirements for specialist registration with AHPRA.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to combine a rewarding surgical career with a great regional lifestyle.

You Will Enjoy

• Excellent salary and employment conditions
• Salary packaging options, including meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing opportunities
• Additional superannuation contribution options
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
• Teaching and leadership opportunities
• Strong work-life balance
• The opportunity to live and work in a vibrant regional coastal community

Live and Work in Warrnambool

Warrnambool is one of Victoria's most attractive regional coastal communities, offering an excellent lifestyle for individuals and families.

Located along Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the professional opportunities of a major regional health service.

Enjoy beautiful beaches, excellent schools, sporting facilities, restaurants, cafes and a strong local community, all while being within easy reach of Melbourne.

Whether you are looking for a long-term regional career or a lifestyle change, Warrnambool offers an excellent balance between career, community and coastal living.

Why Apply?

• Established regional surgical service
• Broad General Surgery caseload
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Clinical leadership and service development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging and employment conditionsProfessional development opportunities
• Coastal lifestyle in Warrnambool
• Australian and eligible IMG applicants welcome