NNSWLHD VMO or Staff Specialist Anaesthetist - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality.
Employment Information
Employment Type: Permanent, Part or Full Time
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: Up to 40 Hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ
Remuneration for a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval.
We welcome applications from Trainees who will attach Fellowship within the Clinical Year.
Application Links
Applicants, please select to apply as a Staff Specialist or a Visiting Medical Officer using the links below.
Staff Specialist: Click here to Apply via eCredential
Visiting Medical Officers: Click here to Apply via eCredential
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities as well as providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Why You Should Consider Applying
We Can Offer You
- Diverse career pathways
- Skilled and personal development
- Help with further study and education
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.
As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination.
Where You’ll Be Working
The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year, we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. Maclean District Hospital is a community level 3 rural facility within Clarence Health Service, providing care to over 1,700 inpatients annually. The hospital sees over 14,500 Emergency presentations annually. With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well‑established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest‑growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere! From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45‑minute drive. Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree‑change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs. A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.
Professional Registration & Experience
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Anaesthetist, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Anaesthesia and be able to provide comprehensive anaesthesia services within all hospitals of the Networks' Surgical Services. This includes elective, emergency, acute pain and perioperative services, inclusive of an extensive practice in regional anaesthesia and the applicant must demonstrate skills in this area.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability and willing to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
Further Information
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Harvey Lee, Director of Medical Services at Email:
Applications Close
Applications Close: 12 January 2026. Applicants will be reviewed and contacted regarding interview upon receipt of application via eCredential.
Additional Resources
For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential. NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
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