Job Description

About the Role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team. You'll work alongside a diverse group of VMO and staff specialists, all committed to delivering safe, best practice clinical services to our patients.

The Orthopaedic team offers a comprehensive range of services, including the management of upper and lower limb elective orthopaedic issues, major joint replacements, and both adult and paediatric trauma and emergency care. As part of the team, you will provide inpatient, pre- and post-operative, and outpatient care, while also supporting fracture clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise clinical care, including inpatient, pre- and post-operative, and outpatient services.
• Participate in clinical governance, safety quality activities, audits, and Morbidity and Mortality Meetings.
• Contribute to the education and training of interns, junior medical staff, and registrars.
• Engage in research, supported by the Deakin Rural Clinical School and the service's Research Unit.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full-time role - 76 hours per fortnight
• Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in Orthopaedics and registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and current registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to support and train junior medical staff with a collaborative approach.

Make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle on Victoria's stunning southwest coast.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 25 May 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Contact Person Name & Email:

Jennifer Dorney, Manager Medical Workforce jdorney@swh.net.au

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists Victorian Public Health Sector AMA Victoria ASMOF Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au