Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia - Tamworth

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration: Sessional

Hours Per Week: Negotiable

Requisition ID: REQ583610

Applications close: 14 November 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 [email protected]

Dr Simon Ford, Director Anaesthesia, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital on [email protected]

Applications close: 14 November 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 [email protected]

Dr Simon Ford, Director Anaesthesia, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital on [email protected]

Applications close: 14 November 2025