General Surgery (Breast Surgery) - ISLHD - Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital - Visiting Medical Officer

Visiting Medical Officer – General Surgery - Breast – Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital – Temporary until 30 June 2027

Brand new build hospital on beautiful South Coast NSW requires General and Breast Surgeon VMO to cover leave. An opportunity to try a different lifestyle before you make the move.

Visiting Medical Officer | 100 hours per annum | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital | REQ: 661882 | Applications close: 16 June 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The General Surgeon (Breast Surgery) will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the general surgery service in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

The position holder will be expected to hold post fellowship training qualifications from BreastSurgANZ.

This is a VMO position primarily based at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in the Surgery Department. The position holder would be expected to contribute to the Shoalhaven Surgery On-Call roster or cover General Surgery VMO absences.

Scope of Clinical Practice may be varied to include District Scope of Clinical Practice as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and as approved by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) to other facilities to work and consult in the District (ISLHD).

The Surgeon is responsible for the provision of specialist general surgery services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients. The Surgeon will ensure provision of high quality general surgery services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

The General Surgeon (Breast Surgery) will proactively:
• Support the development of general surgery services
• Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
• Support and develop General Surgery research within the department

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit.

With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
•    Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

•    Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
•    Working With Children Check (WWCC)
•    Current AHPRA Registration
•    Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary/Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

Need more information or help applying?

•    Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
•    Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
•    Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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•    For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Steven Craig at Steven.craig@health.nsw.gov.au  
•    For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at BiancaLee.DaPrato@health.nsw.gov.au  

Applications Close: 16 June 2026