Visiting Medical Officer/Staff Specialist - General Surgeon - Port Macquarie - Apply via eCredential

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Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time / Contract Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer / Staff Specialist Hours Per Week: As per roster Requisition ID: REQ677511 Applications Close: Wednesday 12 August 2026 Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). What you'll be doing This position is being advertised as either a Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist appointment. As a Visiting Medical Officer / Staff Specialist General Surgeon, you'll provide comprehensive, evidence-based surgical care to the Mid North Coast community, with scope to bring a subspecialty interest in Upper GI Surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy to the role. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high standards of clinical, diagnostic and technical care as an independent General Surgery Consultant, while contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary teaching. The role includes participation in the on-call roster, and offers the opportunity to help shape quality improvement, patient safety and risk management practices across the department. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS. Please use the following links to Apply via eCredential for your preferred position and/or location (applications for more than one position are accepted) NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential NOTE: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position. Visiting Medical Officer – General Surgeon – Click Here Staff Specialist – General Surgeon – Click Here With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Need more information? Get to know our Health District' – MNCLHD Click here for the Position Description For role related queries or questions contact Dr Bruce Hodge on Bruce.Hodge@health.nsw.gov.au For assistance with eCredential contact District Coordinator Senior Medical Recruitment via email mnclhd-eCredential@health.nsw.gov.au Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn