SNSWLHD - Rural Generalist Anaesthetist / GP Anaesthetist or Specialist Anaesthetist in Cooma. Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Cooma District Hospital - Inland Network - SNSWLHD
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: $197,583 - $243,822 Per Annum - Pro Rata
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ652804
Applications Close: 26 April 2026
Are you an RGA, GPA or FANZCA?
We are seeking another Anaesthetist to join our team at Cooma Hospital, part of the Southern NSW Inland Network!
Cooma Hospital and Health Service
Cooma Hospital is a 20-bed acute hospital. We offer emergency medicine; surgery (Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, endoscopy, general surgery and obstetrics); inpatient services; general medical, surgical and maternity beds; renal dialysis; outpatient oncology; pathology collection; pharmacy; and medical imaging (x-ray, CT and ultrasound).
Cooma Community Health is co-located with the hospital on the corner of Victoria and Bombala Streets. Community health services encompass aboriginal health; nurse lead women, children, family and general services; aged care services such as the aged care assessment team (ACAT), transitional aged care assessment program (TACP) and dementia care team; oral health; drug and alcohol; mental health for children, adolescents and adults; sexual health; cancer care; outreach renal clinic, palliative care; and allied health services such as physiotherapy, social work, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology and dietetics. Many community allied health services are provided in the hospital.
Cooma
Cooma is a thriving pastoral hub of the Snowy Mountains, situated in South-eastern NSW on the unique Monaro plains. It is approximately 100km due south of Canberra.
Cooma is the largest town in the Snowy Monaro region with a population of approximately 6700 people. It has a passionate community of arts, history, nature and outdoor enthusiasts. There is so much to see including the award-winning Charles Davis Photographic Gallery and a thriving café and restaurant scene.
The surrounding areas offer amazing opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast: bushwalking mountain bike trails, horse riding and trout fishing to name a few. For skiers and snowboarders, the NSW snow fields are only an hour away.
Southern NSW Health District
Southern NSW LHD covers a large area of the state, a total of 44 537sq kms. It extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast to the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains.
Southern NSWLHD comprises of two networks, Inlands and Coastal. The Inland network surrounds the ACT, and extends south to the Victorian border. It is centred around the towns of Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Cooma. Coastal network is in the far south-east corner of NSW and includes the coastal towns of Bega, Batemans Bay and Moruya.
The Southern NSW Local Health District includes 15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than 2,300 people in the region. Check out more on Southern NSW LHD on Facebook and the Southern NSW LHD YouTube Channel.
What you'll be doing
Provide anaesthesia services for elective surgeries including: endoscopy, general surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics and orthopaedics.
Provide obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia services, including elective and emergency caesarean sections, and labour epidurals.
Provide support to the emergency department and inpatient unit for critically unwell patients, procedural sedation and/or regional anaesthesia when required.
GP VMO, Specialist VMO or Staff Specialist. Sessional and/or Fee for Service contracts are available.
Additional work in Emergency, Inpatient Medicine or Obstetrics may be available for interested and appropriately qualified applicants.
1. Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), OR
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or
Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), AND
Advanced Certificate in Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA), or
Joint Consultative Committee Anaesthesia (JCCA) accreditation
Current Rural Generalist/GP trainees who have completed their advanced training in Anaesthesia are also encouraged to apply.
2. Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Selection Criteria Essential:
Recent clinical experience in anaesthesia, including obstetric anaesthesia.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
Understanding of and ability to work in a rural context.
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.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research and quality improvement.
Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
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.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. 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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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions please contact Dr Kate Gibson on Kate.Gibson2@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 April 2026
