Head of Department General Surgery Eurobodalla Regional Hospital

Employment Type:  Various
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: View VMO Rates Here   View Staff Specialist Rates Here
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ697339

Shape Surgical Care From the Ground Up.

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Where you'll be working
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.  

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours’ drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.  

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here. 

What you'll be doing
 The Head of Department is responsible for providing the clinical leadership, vision, strategy and direction for the department, to support the overarching District vision, strategy and priorities in the provision of safe and effective clinical care for patients within their clinical unit. Clinical leadership from the Head of Department should lead to optimal patient outcomes through Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment with internal and external stakeholders, including patients and families. 

The Head of Department will provide professional leadership and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines within their unit and in collaboration with others outside of their unit to achieve safe clinical practice and quality education for staff. 

These roles apply in addition to and in conjunction with the purpose, requirements and key accountabilities outlined in the position description. 

The Head of Department is expected to support work in the areas of human resource management, clinical governance and service improvement in their specialised area. The Head of Department is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and maintaining the frameworks that deliver outcomes, but some of the work may be delegated as appropriate to other senior staff within the unit. The Head of Department remains responsible for the performance, output and outcomes of the workstreams delegated to others. 

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government 

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur where no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Southern NSW Local Health District has the potential to support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. www.immi.gov.au

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