Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia
13 hours ago
Employment Type
: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification
: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration
: Sessional
Hours Per Week
: Negotiable
Requisition ID
: REQ583610
Applications close: 10 October 2025
Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia – Tamworth - Shape the Career and Lifestyle you Want
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital, Tamworth have partnered to offer a dynamic, newly refreshed Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist package that puts you in control. This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction from day one.
What You Can Expect
- Work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start
Join a supportive, high-performing team:
15 experienced and collaborative consultants
- 1 Provisional Fellow
5 Registrars / Advanced Trainees
Enjoy a flexible 1-in-16 on-call model, with a second on-call roster option
- Benefit from dedicated billing support and a 12-month education grant in your first year
- Practice in well-resourced theatres equipped with the latest anaesthetic technology and evidence-based practices
All anaesthetists in our region contribute to both public and private hospitals, strengthening the cohesion of our anaesthetic community. This collaboration fosters a supportive, innovative, and safe work environment we are proud of.
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Relocation Support to Make Your Move Easy
We'll help make your transition smooth with a comprehensive relocation package, including:
- Up to $20,000 in relocation assistance
- 4 months' accommodation
- Access to a personal settlement concierge - your dedicated support for everything from finding a home and enrolling your children in school, to connecting utilities and settling in while you focus on work
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About Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Tamworth Hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000. With 348 treatment spaces, it is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside Sydney, Wollongong, and Newcastle. The hospital features an 8-theatre operating complex and operates as a Level 3 regional trauma service - one of three trauma centres referring to John Hunter Hospital.
"You're not just doing bread-and-butter cases here. Tamworth Hospital has high-acuity Obstetrics, trauma, paediatrics, and ICU. It keeps you sharp, and you regularly use your full skill set." -
Dr David Scott, Gastroenterologist, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
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About Tamara Private Hospital
Tamara Private Hospital is a leading 45-bed regional hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse surgical workload.
"I've had the privilege of working as an anaesthetist at Tamara Private Hospital for several years, and I can confidently say it's one of the best decisions I've made in my career. The role offers a diverse and exciting caseload, including orthopaedics, robotic surgery, ophthalmology, paediatric ENT, and dental anaesthesia. It's an ideal environment for anyone looking to expand their skills across a wide variety of specialties."
— Dr Luke Anderson, Anaesthetist
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Ready to take control of your career and lifestyle? Join us at Tamworth and make an impact across both public and private care.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact
Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Rural and Regional Health Services, HNELHD on
Dr Simon Ford, Director Anaesthesia, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital on
Applications close: 10 October 2025
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact
Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Rural and Regional Health Services, HNELHD on
Dr Simon Ford, Director Anaesthesia, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital on
Applications close: 10 October 2025
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