NNSWLHD Post Graduate Fellow General Surgery

NNSWLHD Post Graduate Fellow General Surgery (12 Month Position - Feb26-Feb27) - Lismore Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 12-month position from February 2026 to February 2027

Position Classification: Post Graduate Fellow

Salary: $216,339 per annum full time equivalent

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ581648

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What You Will Be Doing

Provide comprehensive care, management and co-ordination of patients in the care of the Surgical Department – General Surgery under the supervision and guidance of the Consultant ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Collaborate together with General Practitioners and other external stakeholders to ensure the continuity of patient care in both the primary and acute care settings through excellent communications.

Why you should apply

We Can Offer You

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference
  
  

As a Post Graduate Fellow, you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation cost

Where you'll be working

Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.

Lismore Hospital is located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality

Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.

• MBBS or equivalent, current registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Post Graduate qualification in General Surgery FRACS.
• Demonstrated interest in rural/regional General Surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence within supervised, complex clinical environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills, with demonstrated good organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplinary team, as well as a professional attitude and flexibility.
• Preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours overtime and on-call rosters.
• Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
  
  

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Jane Cross, Supervisor of Training at Email: Jane.Cross@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 September 2025

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• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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