Consultant General Surgeon Albury–Wodonga | Major Regional Referral Centre | VIC/NSW Border The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is partnering with a leading cross-border health service in Albury-Wodonga to appoint a Consultant General Surgeon. This is a full-time, substantive role within a high-volume and expanding surgical service, offering an excellent mix of elective and emergency general surgery across a large regional population. Working within a structured consultant-led roster, you will contribute to operative care, peri-operative governance, teaching, and service development in a modern and evolving health service. This opportunity is ideal for surgeons seeking strong operative exposure, clinical variety, and long-term career stability in one of Australia’s most desirable regional centres. The Albury Wodonga Health is the principal referral provider for a population of approximately 250,000 across northeast Victoria and southern New South Wales. Broad general surgery (elective and emergency) 24/7 acute surgical admissions Endoscopy services Integration with Anaesthetics, ICU, and critical care Regional trauma centre responsibilities Modern operating theatres and surgical facilities The service is undergoing a transformational $600M redevelopment, significantly expanding Emergency, short-stay, and surgical capacity—positioning it as a leading regional surgical hub. Join a major regional referral centre with strong clinical demand High operative throughput and case diversity Exposure to trauma and complex acute surgery Significant infrastructure investment and service growth Established teaching hospital environment Supported IMG pathway (RACS & AHPRA) Located on the banks of the Murray River, Albury-Wodonga offers one of Australia’s best regional lifestyles: Easy access to Melbourne and Sydney via road, rail, and air Thriving café, food, and wine culture Excellent public and private schools Affordable housing and short commute times Outdoor lifestyle with rivers, cycling trails, and proximity to the Victorian Alps This is a location that consistently attracts clinicians seeking a balance of career progression and lifestyle. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS – General Surgery) Eligible for, or holding, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Specialist Registration International Medical Graduates assessed by RACS as partially or substantially comparable For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, contact Sante Recruitment.
