VMO / Staff Specialist Anaesthetist - Coffs Harbour - Apply via eCredential

Employment Type: Sessional / Permanent
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
Remuneration:  As per relevant award or determination
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ643512
Applications Close: Tuesday 14 April 2026


Position Overview
The Coffs Harbour Health Campus, part of the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD), is seeking applications for the role of Consultant Anaesthetist. This position can be filled either as a Staff Specialist or a Visiting Medical Officer, with remuneration offered in line with the NSW Health Award or Sessional VMO Determination. The number of hours worked per week is negotiable, and there are multiple positions on offer.

About the Anaesthetic Department
If you are a dedicated anaesthetist in search of an excellent lifestyle and a supportive work environment, the Coffs Harbour Anaesthetic Department invites you to join their team. The department comprises 15 Visiting Medical Officers, a Provisional Fellow, and 7 Vocational Anaesthetic trainees. The hospital is experiencing rapid growth and is located in a beautiful coastal region.

Hospital Facilities and Services
The recently redeveloped Level 5 Regional Referral Hospital serves a local community of 70,000 people and a broader catchment of over 200,000. Facilities include 10 operating theatres, a hybrid interventional operating theatre, a cardiac catheterisation lab, a radiology interventional suite, an intensive care unit, a cancer institute, and a rural clinical school in partnership with the University of NSW. The anaesthetic team manages a diverse caseload and provides 24-hour emergency surgical services across a broad spectrum of specialties, such as orthopaedics, ear, nose and throat, paediatrics, dental, urology, vascular, obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, ERCP, interventional gastroenterology, MRI, and ECT.

Location and Lifestyle
Located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, where the Great Dividing Range meets the Pacific Ocean, Coffs Harbour is renowned for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, diverse marine life, and vibrant community spirit. The area boasts remarkable natural attractions, including the heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest in Dorrigo National Park and the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Annual local events include Curryfest in Woolgoolga, the Sawtell Chilli Festival, a round of the Australian Rally Championship, and numerous state and national touch and OzTag championships at the centrally located sports precinct. The region offers excellent educational facilities ranging from pre-schools through to university and TAFE. Although we don’t think you will want to leave, there are also direct flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Canberra. Additionally, opportunities exist to work beyond the public system, with a local private hospital featuring five theatres and two day-surgery centres.

What We Offer
A collaborative and friendly team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Flexible rostering to support work-life balance, including a 1:16 on-call roster.
Competitive remuneration, a welcoming community, and a coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.

Your Clinical Role
Provide comprehensive anaesthetic care across the hospital’s surgical specialties, including the preadmission clinic, acute pain service, and birthing suite.
Offer support and education to vocational and non-vocational trainees, medical students, and clinicians across multiple disciplines to ensure quality learning and safe clinical practice.
Participate in both clinical and non-clinical support roles, including stream leads, with additional remuneration available for interested individuals.

Eligibility Criteria
Registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner.
Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or working towards FANZCA through training or SIMG pathways.
Recent experience in anaesthesia across a variety of specialties, including trauma, obstetrics, and paediatrics.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to provide team leadership.
Strong communication skills with patients, colleagues, and staff.
Ability to participate in the on-call roster and respond on-site within a reasonable timeframe.
Current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Up-to-date CPD credentialling.

Provisional fellows set to complete FANZCA in the 2025 or 2026 clinical years are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants in this category will not commence their appointment until all qualifications and requirements are formally completed. Applications from SIMGs deemed substantially comparable by ANZCA and on a pathway to FANZCA may also be considered.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.