SNSWLHD - Staff Specialist or VMO Anaesthetist - Goulburn. Apply via eCredential.
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- REQ657252 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Various
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: View VMO Rates Here View Staff Specialist Rates Here
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ657252
Applications Close: 30 May 2026
To Apply: Applications for this position will only be accepted via eCrednetial: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence. Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the state, from Goulburn and Crookwell to the Victorian border, and surrounds the ACT on three sides, a total of 44 537sq kms. It extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains.
Goulburn
Enjoy a simpler, less demanding lifestyle, breathe the fresh clean air, and settle into relaxed country living at its best.
Goulburn boasts a wonderful selection of quality, affordable housing set against breathtaking landscapes, all within easy reach of two major cities. With outstanding education, infrastructure, and healthcare facilities, as well as the many lifestyle benefits, choosing Goulburn for your next move is simply logical.
Discover a city with the perfect blend of heritage, natural beauty, and modern convenience. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of service clubs, sports teams, creative outlets, and special interest groups just waiting to welcome you.
A country lifestyle combined with city benefits – Goulburn is the ideal destination to make your tree change dreams a reality.
The Welcome Experience
We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it’s just an initial enquiry, or you’re ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family.
A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.
To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.
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Where you'll be working & What you'll be doing
Goulburn Base Hospital is a Level 4 facility at the role delineation in NSW Health. The Clinical Services Building which opened in 2021 has three operational theatres with a range of elective and emergency surgery performed. Currently this includes General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology and Oral Surgery.
Our anaesthetic medical workforce comprises of 2 anaesthetists in elective theatres, one each in pre-assessment clinic and Anaesthetist-on-Duty (AOD) roles. The latter also provides Acute Pain Review Services to the facility.
The incumbent will provide anaesthetic services at Goulburn Base Hospital including contribution to the on-call/after-hours roster, in conjunction with other anaesthetists. You will actively engage in clinical governance to ensure provision of safe services and participate in the Department of Anaesthesia meetings.
The incumbent will supervise and assist in educational and professional development of undergraduate and postgraduate students, SRMOs and Registrars. You will maintain productive relationships with other providers both internal and external and provide a high standard of professional service.
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 .
Selection Criteria:
- Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent overseas qualification either eligible for Expedited Specialist Pathway or the ANZCA Specialist Pathway
- 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.
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 contact:
Head of Department Anaesthesia Dr Arnab Banerjee on Arnab.Banerjee@health.nsw.gov.au or
Director of Medical Services, Goulburn Base Hospital Dr Pradeep Mishra on pradeep.mishra1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30 May 2026
