Staff Specialist/VMO

• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here - (Staff Specialist appointments only)

Employment Type: Full Time Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Hours Per Week: Up to 40

Requisition ID: REQ577967

Applications Close: Sunday 02 November 2025

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Anaesthetics

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

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About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and qualified Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia to join the dynamic team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

In this role, you will provide contemporary, comprehensive specialist anaesthetic services that support optimal outcomes for surgical and procedural patients across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). You will play a key role in supporting and supervising clinicians across multiple disciplines to promote high-quality education and safe clinical practice.

Key Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here. (Staff Specialist appointments only, VMO appointments ineligible)
• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car (Staff Specialist appointments only)
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)

Why Wagga Wagga Base Hospital?

• A major referral hospital in a thriving regional hub
• A supportive medical team with a focus on collaboration and teaching
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to clinical governance
• State-of-the-art facilities and access to cutting-edge health technology
• A commitment to professional development and work-life balance

Learn more about our Wagga Wagga Health Service by clicking here.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide evidence-based anaesthetic care across MLHD sites.
• Supervise and educate junior doctors and clinical staff.
• Participate in the on-call roster and occasional regional sessions.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Attend meetings and support departmental administration.

What We're Looking For

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Anaesthesia.
• Expertise in anaesthesia with a patient-focused approach.
• Proficiency in using clinical information systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to teaching, education, and patient safety.
• Availability to respond on-site for on-call duties.
• Alignment with NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment.

Discover Wagga Wagga

Located in the heart of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga offers an ideal blend of city convenience and country charm. With top schools, vibrant cultural life, and stunning natural surroundings, it's the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

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A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

For role related queries or questions contact Prof. Lenert Bruce, Executive Director of Medical Services on MLHD-WWRRH-

Selection Criteria

• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Anaesthetics, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.

• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated significant experience relevant to Anaesthesia practice and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.

• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.