Specialist General Surgeon | Coastal Victoria

CC Medical (Australia); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Professional development

Relocation support

Onboarding and registration assistance

Job summary

CC Medical (Australia) is seeking an experienced Specialist General Surgeon to join a leading regional health service on Victoria's southwest coast, offering broad clinical exposure, a collaborative team and work–life balance.

The appointment can be structured as a Staff Specialist or VMO with flexible hours up to full-time; relocation and AHPRA registration support are available, with competitive remuneration and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold FRACS in General Surgery or an equivalent specialist qualification.
• Be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrate broad competence and experience in General Surgery.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in clinical governance and service development.

Responsibilities

• Elective and emergency surgery.
• Inpatient and outpatient care.
• Clinical assessment and ongoing patient management.
• Multidisciplinary clinical activities.
• Clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Development of regional surgical services.

Skills

FRACS in General Surgery

AHPRA eligible

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

FRACS in General Surgery

Job description

Specialist General Surgeon | Coastal Victoria

Staff Specialist or VMO | Flexible Appointment up to Full-Time

Exceptional Coastal Lifestyle | Relocation and Registration Support

CC Medical is recruiting an experienced Specialist General Surgeon to join a leading regional health service in one of Victoria’s most attractive coastal communities. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a rewarding surgical appointment offering broad clinical exposure, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and genuine work–life balance.

Live Where Others Holiday

Located on Victoria’s spectacular southwest coast, this vibrant regional city offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by beaches, natural attractions and welcoming communities.

Enjoy:

• Beautiful beaches and dramatic coastal scenery
• Whale watching, national parks and scenic walking trails
• Excellent public and private schooling options
• Affordable housing compared with metropolitan Victoria
• A safe and family-friendly community
• Outstanding restaurants, wineries and regional produce
• Easy access to the Great Ocean Road
• Convenient road and rail connections to Melbourne
• Short commutes and genuine work–life balance

This is an ideal opportunity for a surgeon seeking meaningful clinical work without sacrificing lifestyle, family time or professional development.

The Opportunity

You will provide high-quality general surgical services across:

• Elective and emergency surgery
• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Clinical assessment and ongoing patient management
• Multidisciplinary clinical activities
• Clinical governance and quality improvement
• Development of regional surgical services

The appointment can be structured as a Staff Specialist or VMO position, with flexible hours available up to full-time. Classification and remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

What’s on Offer

• Staff Specialist or flexible VMO appointment
• Flexible hours available up to full-time
• Attractive public health employment conditions
• Salary packaging benefits
• Novated leasing and additional superannuation options
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative surgical team
• Broad and professionally rewarding clinical caseload
• Opportunity to contribute to service growth and improvement
• Guidance with registration, relocation and onboarding where required

About You

To be considered, you will:

• Hold FRACS in General Surgery or an equivalent specialist qualification
• Be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrate broad competence and experience in General Surgery
• Be committed to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate an interest in clinical governance and service development