Consultant/Specialist General Surgeon

Published: 03/09/2025 - Expires: 06/08/2025 | ID: BH-23568

Consultant/Specialist General Surgeon - Newcastle, NSW

Salary Type: Salary package up to $370,000

The Opportunity: We’re seeking a General Surgeon with subspecialty accreditation in Breast Endocrine or Upper GI Surgery to join a supportive and high-functioning surgical team. You’ll work collaboratively with Specialists and VMOs, providing expert care across a wide geographical region in NSW.

Employment Type: Permanent (Staff Specialist) / Sessional (VMO) Hours: 40 hours/week (Staff Specialist) or per roster (VMO)

The Location: Known as the “city of opportunity” and the “city of smiles“, offers:

• A vibrant regional lifestyle for over 40,000 residents
• Affordable housing, excellent schools, and diverse education options
• A welcoming, relaxed, and community-focused atmosphere
• Easy connections with daily flights and trains to Sydney
• A true work-life balance in a stunning riverside setting

The Hospital: Health Service delivers a comprehensive range of surgical, emergency, and maternity services, including:

• 35,000 Emergency presentations annually
• 26,333 inpatient admissions
• Over 9,325 surgical procedures
• 1,233 births per year
• With a newly built six-theatre surgical complex and a 34-bed surgical unit, this is a modern, digitally enabled hospital ready for a passionate and skilled specialist to make their mark.

This role qualifies for the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, offering:

• Up to $5,000 in relocation and retention bonuses
• Accommodation assistance
• Annual Retention Bonus
• Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and accelerated career growth
• Flexible work practices and country living with a meaningful career pathway

Selection Criteria:

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, or via an overseas-trained specialist pathway
• Fellowship with the applicable College (e.g. FRACS)
• Subspecialty accreditation in Breast Endocrine or Upper GI
• Strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and community engagement
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster

How to Apply? Forward your CV and cover letter to: Nicki Wade at or call .

Join a team making a genuine impact in rural and regional health – apply now and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

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