# Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) - Anaesthesia

> Mediix · Sydney, Australia · — · Posted 2026-04-26

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) – Anaesthesia

**Major Regional Referral Hospital | NSW**

**Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time**  
**Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer**  
**Immediate Start Available**

We are partnering with a **large, modern regional referral hospital** in **coastal NSW**, within easy reach of a major metropolitan centre, to recruit **Anaesthetists** to join a highly regarded and rapidly expanding Anaesthesia Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a **close-knit, consultant-led team** with a strong culture of support, teaching and clinical excellence, within a **purpose-built hospital** that continues to grow in scope and capability.

### The Hospital

This is a **newly redeveloped, state-of-the-art public hospital** servicing a large and growing population across its region.

-   Major regional referral centre within a large NSW Local Health District
-   Purpose-built modern facility with significant recent and ongoing expansion
-   Once fully expanded, the hospital will operate:

-   **8 fully functional operating theatres**
-   **2 procedural rooms**

-   Strong perioperative infrastructure including:

-   Advanced recovery and day-stay units
-   Interventional radiology and cardiology procedural support

-   Supported by a **Level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)** providing post-operative and critical care services

### The Anaesthesia Department

The Anaesthesia Department is a **cornerstone clinical service** within the hospital and is known for its **exceptional culture, collegiality and leadership support**.

### Scope of Services

The department provides comprehensive anaesthetic services across a wide range of specialties, including:

-   General Surgery
-   Orthopaedics
-   Obstetrics & Gynaecology
-   Urology
-   ENT
-   Paediatrics
-   Ophthalmology
-   Endoscopy and procedural services
-   Diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures

### Obstetric Anaesthesia

-   Recognised **regional referral centre for obstetric care**
-   Comprehensive obstetric anaesthesia service including:

-   Labour epidurals
-   Emergency and elective caesarean sections

-   Close collaboration with O&G, midwifery and neonatal teams

### Pain Management

-   Expertise in both **acute and chronic pain management**
-   Integral role in perioperative and post-operative patient care

### Team & Culture

You will be joining a **small, highly cohesive consultant group** comprising both Staff Specialists and VMOs, known for:

-   Strong internal support and mentorship
-   Genuine teamwork and approachability
-   A culture that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing
-   Close collaboration with surgeons, ICU, nursing and allied health teams

The department places significant emphasis on **pre-operative assessment, optimisation and continuity of care**, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

### Teaching, Training & Leadership

This department has a **strong education and training mandate** and is:

-   Accredited for **ANZCA training and GP Anaesthetic training**
-   Involved in extended skills training for Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
-   Actively involved in:

-   Medical student teaching
-   Junior doctor supervision
-   Simulation training
-   Ongoing professional development

There are opportunities for **clinical leadership and operational involvement**, contributing to the future direction of anaesthetic services across the wider network.

### International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) – Strongly Encouraged

This service has a **proven track record of successfully supporting Specialist International Medical Graduates**, including doctors from the UK and other comparable health systems.

You will receive guidance through **expedited SIMG specialist registration pathways,** Relocation, Housing, Schooling and community integration for you and your familily.

Multiple SIMGs are currently thriving within the department.

### Essential Requirements

-   Primary medical degree registrable with **AHPRA**
-   **Fellowship of ANZCA** or:

-   Nearing completion (within 6 months), **or**
-   Eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways

-   Recent and comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
-   Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
-   Commitment to teaching, supervision and quality improvement

### Remuneration & Benefits

-   Competitive **Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration** (NSW Health awards)
-   Salary packaging benefits:

-   Up to **$9,000 living expenses**
-   Up to **$2,600 meals & entertainment**
-   Novated leasing options

-   **11.5% superannuation** on top of salary
-   Annual leave loading
-   Fitness and wellbeing programs
-   Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

### Lifestyle

Located in a **highly desirable regional coastal area**, offering:

-   Affordable housing compared to capital cities
-   Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
-   Access to beaches, wineries, national parks and outdoor lifestyle
-   Easy access to a major city for tertiary services, travel and partner employment

For a **confidential discussion** about the department, workload, on-call expectations, or to schedule a call with the HOD please reach out to 📧 ania@mediix.com.au

## Apply

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