Othopaedic Surgeon

About the Role

Closing Date: 19/11/2026 

About the Role 

Albury Wodonga Health is committed to creating a high-performing Orthopaedic Department recognised for excellence, surgical expertise and patient care to the communities of North East Victoria and Southern New South Wales.  

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our expanding Orthopaedic department and contribute to the delivery of comprehensive elective and emergency orthopaedic services to our region. 

As a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon operating within your approved competency framework, you will be responsible for the direct assessment of orthopaedic patients, the day-to-day management of ward units, and rostered execution of surgical lists, Fracture Clinic triaging, and overnight/weekend on-call duties. 

The position is responsible for delivering a high standard of orthopaedic care, while providing direct clinical supervision, education & training to medical students, registrars and prevocational medical staff across theatres, clinics, and wards. 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description link below or alternatively contact Simon Craig the Chied Medical Officer at Simon.Craig@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Albury Wodonga Health Position Description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.

Key Responsibilties

• Provide comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgical services at Albury Wodonga Health. 

• Participate in the Orthopaedic Surgery on-call roster. 

• Deliver high-quality clinical management of orthopaedic patients. 

• Supervise and support Interns, Hospital Medical Officers and Registrars. 

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

• Collaborate with the Emergency Department and other clinical specialties to provide specialist consultation and care. 

• Attend and participate in Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics, Fracture Clinics and theatre sessions. 

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including:  

• Morbidity and Mortality Meetings 

• Clinical Review Meetings 

• Radiology Meetings 

• Multidisciplinary Team Activities 

• Work closely with Nursing, Allied Health, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Medicine teams to ensure coordinated patient care. 

• Support early rehabilitation planning and discharge pathways. 

• Provide direct clinical supervision, teaching and training to junior medical staff, registrars and medical students. 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

1. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedic Surgery. 

2. Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. 

3. Eligibility for credentialing and scope of practice approval at Albury Wodonga Health. 

4. Demonstrated experience in elective and emergency surgery practice. 

5. Strong commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement and patient safety. 

6. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical quality improvement and peer review. 

7. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. 

About 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. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

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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