REQ595908 – Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia (Maitland Hospital, Hunter Region NSW)
Multiple permanent full‐time or part‐time opportunities for suitable applicants. Immediate start available as we open new theatres.
About Our Team
The Anaesthesia Department at Maitland Hospital is a cornerstone of the hospital's surgical and procedural services, playing a critical role in patient care across a broad spectrum of specialities.
Key Features
* Comprehensive Services
o Anesthetic services for general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and more.
o Anaesthetic support for endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures.
* State‐of‐the‐Art Facilities
o Cutting‐edge operating theatres, advanced monitoring systems, and modern recovery/day‐stay units.
o Rapidly expanding to 8 functional theatres with 2 procedural rooms, along with radiology and cardiology interventional services.
o Level 5 ICU supports post‐operative and critical care needs.
* Collaborative Care
o Dedicated multidisciplinary team of Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers working closely with surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals.
o Active involvement in pre‐operative assessments and pain management.
* Obstetric Anaesthesia
o Reference centre for obstetric care in the Lower Hunter Valley, providing epidurals and emergency caesareans.
* Education and Training
o Teaching culture for medical students, junior doctors and trainees; accredited for ANZCA and GP Anaesthetic training.
o Opportunities for extended skills training, simulation training and professional development.
o Potential to contribute to clinical leadership and operational management.
* Regional Focus
o Committed to serving the Maitland community and surrounding areas with high‐quality care close to home.
Essential Qualifications
* Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of ANZCA (or nearing completion within six months) and/or eligibility via overseas specialist pathways.
* Recent, comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia demonstrating expertise as a medical professional.
* Support for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) through the expedited registration pathway and dedicated settlement concierge.
What We Can Offer You
* Career development in a supportive environment, with collaboration opportunities via partnerships with HMRI and the University of Newcastle.
* Modern facilities and advanced technology.
* Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
* Location in the Lower Hunter Valley offering community living, natural surroundings and proximity to Newcastle and Sydney.
* Commitment to sustainable healthcare.
* Benefits including salary packaging, Fitness Passport access and Employee Assistance Program.
* Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team and Settlement Concierge to assist with applications, relocation and community integration.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and well‐being of children and young people, actively protecting them from harm and abuse.
Applications Close: 10 March 2026. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part‐time positions.
Contact
* Dr Ajit Sivasankaran, Clinical Director Anaesthesia, Maitland Hospital – E:
* Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment – E:, P: 02 498 53297
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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