NNSWLHD Post Graduate Fellow General Surgery (12 Month Position - Feb26-Feb27) - Lismore Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
- Lismore, NSW
- $216,339 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Position Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Salary: $216,339 per annum full time equivalent
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ581648Click here toWhat you will be doingProvide comprehensive care, management and co-ordination of patients in the care of the Surgical Department - General Surgery under the supervision and guidance of the Consultant ensuring optimal patient outcomes.Collaborate together with General Practitioners and other external stakeholders to ensure the continuity of patient care in both the primary and acute care settings through excellent communications.Why you should applyWe can offer you:· Diverse career pathways· Professional and personal development· Help with further study and education· Flexible and supportive work environment· Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce· Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and· The opportunity to make a difference!As a Post Graduate Fellow, you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costWhere you'll be workingis a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.Lismore Hospital is located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!Visit for more information on living and working in this area.Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seeA current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit for more information.
- MBBS or equivalent, current registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Post Graduate qualification in General Surgery FRACS.
- Demonstrated interest in rural/regional General Surgery.
- Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence within supervised, complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills, with demonstrated good organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplinary team, as well as a professional attitude and flexibility.
- Preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours overtime and on-call rosters.
- Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
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2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Dr Jane Cross, Supervisor of Training at Email: Jane.Cross@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 25 September 2025Click here to#MedicalServicesFor assistance with your application please refer to the to applying in eCredentialNSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredentialEnquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.