Overview
Maitland Hospital, Hunter Region, NSW, Australia, is seeking either a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in Anaesthesia. Multiple permanent full-time or part-time opportunities are available with immediate start as new theatres open.
Responsibilities
- Provide anaesthetic services for a wide range of surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and more.
- Deliver anaesthetic support for endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, and interventional procedures.
- Contribute to pre-operative assessments to optimise patient outcomes.
- Support obstetric anaesthesia for labour, delivery, epidurals, and emergency caesareans as part of the hospital’s obstetric care.
- Engage in education and training of medical students, junior doctors, and anaesthetic trainees; participate in simulation and professional development.
- Pursue opportunities for clinical leadership, operational management, teaching, training and research within the GNSM2 Anaesthetic Network.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective perioperative care and pain management, including acute and chronic pain management.
- Support the department’s expansion in facilities and services to meet community needs.
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 professional expertise.
- For international medical graduates (SIMGs): expedited SIMG registration pathway available with department support for settlement and onboarding.
What we can offer you
- Career development and opportunities to collaborate with researchers through partnerships with HMRI and the University of Newcastle.
- Modern, purpose-built facilities with state-of-the-art operating theatres and recovery/ day stay units.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team and a supportive work workplace.
- Lifestyle benefits in the Lower Hunter Valley, with proximity to Newcastle and Sydney.
- Salary packaging, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and dedicated recruitment and settlement support.
Additional information
HNELHD is committed to child safety and NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people.
Applications
Applications Close: 29 September 2025.
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent and temporary full- and part-time positions. For a confidential discussion, contact:
Dr Ajit Sivasankaran, Clinical Director Anaesthesia, Maitland Hospital
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