General Surgeon

About the Role

Closing: 28 June 2026

Albury Wodonga Health is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, providing comprehensive healthcare services to a growing and diverse community. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, a strong commitment to clinical excellence, and an inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated General Surgeon to join the Surgical & Perioperative Services Division.

The successful applicant will provide comprehensive elective and emergency General Surgery services, including trauma management, while contributing to the ongoing delivery of high-quality patient care. The role involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients requiring General Surgical care, as well as providing specialist surgical support to the Emergency Department.

The successful applicant will participate in the Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) on-call roster, providing timely assessment, management, and treatment of emergency surgical presentations, while contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care across the service.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to clinical excellence, service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the delivery of patient-centred care across the region.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Fractional and Full-time - to be disccused with the succesful applicant.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Adam Skidmore at adam.skidmore@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will possess:

• A primary medical qualification that permits registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) in General Surgery, or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by RACS, or eligibility for Specialist Area of Need registration through AHPRA.

• Significant experience in contemporary General Surgical practice.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and peer review processes.

• A commitment to continuing professional development and medical education relevant to General Surgery.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 
 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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