SNSWLHD - Rural Generalist Anaesthetist / GP Anaesthetist - Moruya. Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Location: Moruya
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: $197,583 - $243,822 Per Annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ665636
Applications Close: Sunday 28 June 2026 - APPLY HERE
Make Southern NSW Local Health District your place to live and work.
So much to explore in the Southern NSW region
The majestic Snowy Mountains, the sparkling Sapphire Coast, the verdant Yass Valley, the Great Dividing Range and the Southern Tablelands – all highlight the unique area that is the Southern NSW region. You’ll find a thriving beef and dairy industry that began in the 1850s in Bega, the cheese capital of Australia. In Goulburn, the Big Merino is a symbol of the 200-year-old local wool industry.
Follow the oyster trail from Bermagui to Wonboyn; fish, surf and kayak in Bateman’s Bay; spot platypus in Bombala; see the remnants of early pioneer life in Delegate; marvel at the Snowy Hydro dams in Cooma and Khancoban; visit the Mogo Zoo; ski, mountain bike or hike in Kosciuszko National Park; and pan for gold or pick some cherries in Young. Resident wildlife includes kangaroos, wallabies, possums, bandicoots, sea eagles, parrots, lyrebirds and wombats.
The District is passionate about pursuing the provision of the highest quality care and valuing innovation and are working to help their communities lead healthy lives by providing patients and clients with exceptional care and positive experiences.
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Where you'll be working - Moruya
Moruya, NSW, is a charming country town nestled on the banks of the picturesque Moruya River. Located on the South Coast of New South Wales, Moruya offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its rich history, stunning natural landscapes, and a variety of activities, Moruya is a perfect destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.
The Eurobodalla Health Service is located in the Yuin Nation on the beautiful south coast of NSW. It is a networked service spread over three campuses, with two hospitals co-located with community health, Batemans Bay and Moruya, and a standalone community health centre in Narooma collocated with the library.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) will be larger than both Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined, designed with the capacity to grow as demand for services changes. The NSW Government has funded $330 million to build a sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital to support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla Community. The facility due to open in 2027. Find out more information on the New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Development.
What you'll be doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive GP Anaesthetic services for optimal patient outcomes.
Provide and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice .
Provide contemporary comprehensive GP Anaesthetic services for optimal patient outcomes.
Moruya Hospital is currently a level 3 NSW level 3 facility and will be transitioning to level 4 services in march 2027.
We provide a range of elective and emergency surgical services; general surgery; urology; ophthalmology; gynaecology and obstetrics. It is supported by a Close observation Unit.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will be a sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital to support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire from Narooma to Batemans Bay. The new hospital will be larger than both Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined, designed with the capacity to grow as demand for services changes. Using the latest technology and models of care, the new hospital will deliver patient-centred health services close to home.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will include:
• An emergency department
• An eight bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) /Close Observation Unit (COU)
• Increased capacity for chemotherapy treatments and increased access to renal dialysis
• Surgical and operating theatres and a day stay surgical unit
• Expanded medical imaging, including MRI
• Ambulatory care for community outpatient services
• Paediatric and maternity services, and a special care nursery
• Mental health beds for short term admissions, and
• Enhanced education and training facilities, including a simulation laboratory.
Selection Criteria:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners or Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine and Advanced Certificate in Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) or JCCA,
- Registered or eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated current clinical experience in Anaesthesia at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance principles including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide effective leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, clinical research, simulation and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff; and effective communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply
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For role related queries or questions contact:
Director of Medical Services Dr Elizabeth Mullins on Elizabeth.Mullins@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 28 June 2026
