General Surgical Fellow 2027

About the Role

Closing Date: 19/07/2026 

The General Surgical Fellow will be a valued member of the Surgical & Perioperative Division to undertake supervised high level general surgical care services within their approved scope of clinical practice as part of the General Surgery team at Albury Wodonga Health. 

This 12-month General Surgery fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume surgical experience within a regional teaching hospital environment. 

The General Surgery Unit manages all Elective, Acute & Trauma components of General Surgery. Providing assessment & treatment to patients of Albury Wodonga Health General Surgical Services. The Unit also provides direct responsibility to the Emergency Department surgical patients. As a General Surgical Fellow, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the supervision and development of junior medical staff ranging from interns to accredited surgical trainees.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a recognised Fellowship which permits Specialist level registration.
• Successful completion of the General Surgical Fellowship examination and completion of the required training time in the General Surgical SET program (exceptions may be made if planning to sit the General Surgical Fellowship within 6 months)
• Eligibility for Fellowship to RACS is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with medical & other health service colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) with patients, their families, medical and non-medical colleagues.

Employment Type: Fulltime position - 2027 clinical year.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description link below or alternatively contact Maddison Heathcote at maddison.heathcote@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

AWH do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and appointed accordingly.

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.

AWH do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and appointed accordingly. 

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 be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.