Position overview

• Employment Type: Up to Fulltime Staff Specialist or VMO
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Commensurate with Experience

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist General Surgeon to join our Surgical Services team at Warrnambool Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality surgical services to the local community and the wider South West region.

The successful applicant will participate in the delivery of general surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care, elective and emergency surgery, clinical assessment and management, and participation in relevant clinical activities and service development.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the surgical, medical, nursing and allied health teams, contributing to safe, effective and patient-centred care.

What you bring

The successful applicant will:

• Hold FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification in General Surgery and be eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrate broad experience and competence in General Surgery.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality, safe and patient-centred clinical care.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.
• Be able to contribute positively to the ongoing development of surgical services within a regional health service.

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
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment
• The opportunity to live and work in a vibrant regional coastal community

Who we are

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

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 Friday 25 September 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

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, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au