Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia and Pain Management

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Requisition ID: REQ303894

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospitals at Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Visiting Medical Officer Determination Award. (Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowships within six months may be considered. If successful the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed).

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Visiting Medical Officer Determination.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Frances Page, Head of Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, phone or email CCLHD-

Applications are accepted via credential ONLY.

To apply click here and follow the Registration/Login process, Create/Update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria questions. If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on

Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

• Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number.
• Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) and / or other equivalent specialist recognition (Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowships within six months may be considered. If successful the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed).
• Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Anaesthesia and Pain Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and cooperative manner with medical, non-medical and administrative staff to achieve the objectives of the department and wider hospital.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and supervise medical and surgical trainees, residents and medical students; eg experience in teaching the management of the deteriorating patient would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE Values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours charter.

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1) Click here for the Position Description

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Applications Close: 30 October 2025