Staff Specialist or VMO Anaesthesia, Manning Base Hospital, Lower Mid North Coast NSW

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Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia
Manning Base Hospital, Taree NSW
Permanent or fractional Staff Specialist appointments and VMO options available
Closing date: 7 September 2025
Attention: FANZCAs or those nearing completion of their Fellowship
Contact us today to find out about the opportunity to join us in expanding our current team of Anaesthetists with suitability qualified consultants.
Enjoy the work life balance and flexibility of being part of our team at Manning Base Hospital
Coastal way of life and affordable cost of living.
Professional Benefits

• High-Quality Care: Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement owning portfolios and project as well as taking advantage of the well-established relationship with the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health and teach into Year 3-5 of the Joint Medical Program.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative and skilled team of Anaesthetists and MDT - 12 specialists, 1 GP Anaesthetist, 2 GPA trainees and 2 SRMOs
• Settle into the balanced lifestyle you have been looking for
• Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community – ask us for more details.

Lifestyle And Community

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
• Vibrant Community: Be part of a welcoming and active community on the Barrington Coast.
• Natural Beauty: Live in an area known for its stunning landscapes, including beaches, rivers, and national parks.

Region Highlights

• Outdoor Activities: Access to excellent outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, surfing, fishing, and boating.
• Cultural Richness: Experience a rich cultural scene with local events, markets, and festivals.
• Family-Friendly: Ideal for families with quality schools, parks, and community services.

Additional Perks

• Convenient Location: Proximity to larger cities while enjoying the benefits of a regional lifestyle. 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, with convenient flight connections to other capital cities
• Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas.
• Community Involvement: Engage with a community that values and supports its healthcare professionals.
• Temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers, enhancing its liveability

About You

• You are a fully qualified FANZCA with specialist registration
• You thrive on making real connections with your patients
• You want to make a difference in an innovative organisation who cares for and connects with our patients
• You want an excellent work/life balance with the best of coast and country locations and a rewarding career

What We Can Offer You

• This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas.
• Hunter New England Health has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

• Working with HNE gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• Rural incentives may apply

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent positions.
Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about the role contact:
Dr Johnson Symon – Director of Anaesthesia, Manning Base Hospital E:

For application related enquiries contact: Jessica Glover – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant

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Any agencies wishing to present applicants are asked to please email the CV to

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 the policy.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.