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About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

Applications are invited for a Locum – General Surgery Consultant position at Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong. Applicants must have a FRACS and be registrable in Victoria.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate strong clinical skills and knowledge as well as possessing excellent communication and interpersonal aptitudes. A high level of commitment to top quality patient care is essential.

You will be required to take part in the General Surgical On-Call roster and to maintain general surgical skills.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture

Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction

- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career

- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.

- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes

- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers

- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:

- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

- LGBTIQA+ community members

- People of all gender identities

- People with disability

- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

Legal & Health Requirements

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person

Contact person: Dr Sonal Nagra, Director of General Surgery
Contact Phone via Hayley Stokes: (03) 4215 1997

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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