Specialist AnaesthetistMoruya | South Coast NSW | Southern NSW Local Health District Specialist Anaesthesia | New $330M Regional Hospital | Expanding Surgical Services | Coastal Lifestyle
Sante Recruitment is seeking a
Specialist Anaesthetist to join the growing anaesthetic service at
Moruya, on the spectacular South Coast of NSW.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the service at a significant time of growth, with
Moruya Hospital transitioning from a Level 3 to Level 4 facility in March 2027 and the new
Eurobodalla Regional Hospital set to transform healthcare delivery across the region.
For a Specialist Anaesthetist looking for a rewarding clinical role combined with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Opportunity As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will provide contemporary specialist anaesthetic services across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical activity.
The Current Service Provides Anaesthesia For
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Elective and emergency surgery
- Procedural services
- Perioperative care
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective perioperative pathways and contributing to the continued development of specialist services across Eurobodalla.
There Are Also Opportunities To Contribute To
- Clinical governance and quality improvement
- Education and training
- Supervision and mentoring
- Service development
- Contemporary models of perioperative care
- Development of the expanding Level 4 service
A New Era for Healthcare in Eurobodalla The
Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is a major $330 million investment in the future of healthcare on the NSW South Coast.
The new purpose-built hospital will be larger than the existing
Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined, with capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.
The New Hospital Will Include
- Emergency Department
- 8-bed Intensive Care Unit / Close Observation Unit
- Surgical and operating theatres
- Day-stay surgical unit
- Expanded medical imaging, including MRI
- Increased chemotherapy capacity
- Expanded renal dialysis services
- Ambulatory and community outpatient services
- Paediatric and maternity services
- Special Care Nursery
- Short-term mental health inpatient beds
- Enhanced education and training facilities
- Simulation laboratory
The development represents a significant opportunity for specialists who want to contribute to a
modern, expanding regional health service.
Growing Surgical & Anaesthetic Services Moruya Hospital is currently a
Level 3 facility and will transition to Level 4 services in March 2027.
With increasing surgical capability and the development of the new regional hospital, the service is expanding its capacity to provide high-quality care closer to home.
This creates an excellent environment for a Specialist Anaesthetist seeking:
Clinical variety + professional autonomy + service development + lifestyle.
About the Health Service The
Eurobodalla Health Service operates across three campuses:
- Moruya Hospital
- Batemans Bay Hospital
- Narooma Community Health Centre
It forms part of the
Southern NSW Local Health District, which provides healthcare across a diverse region encompassing the South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains.
Southern NSW LHD includes
15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than
2,300 people across the region.
Live on the NSW South Coast Moruya is a picturesque regional town located on the
Moruya River, surrounded by beaches, waterways, national parks and spectacular South Coast scenery.
This is an opportunity to build your specialist career in a community where you can genuinely enjoy your time outside work.
Enjoy
- Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
- Surfing, fishing, kayaking and boating
- National parks and pristine natural landscapes
- Excellent local produce, cafés and restaurants
- Strong community connections
- Family-friendly communities
- Excellent schooling options
- More affordable housing than Sydney
- A relaxed coastal lifestyle
- Easy access to Canberra and the wider South Coast
Leave the traffic and long metropolitan commute behind.
Build a specialist career while enjoying the space, community and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast.
The Requirements Applicants Will Have
- Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent overseas specialist qualification
- Current registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
- Appropriate specialist experience in Anaesthesia
- Ability to provide safe, contemporary specialist anaesthetic care
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Commitment to clinical governance, education and continuing professional development
International Specialists Welcome Internationally trained Anaesthetists are encouraged to enquire.
Candidates with an overseas specialist qualification who are eligible for the
AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway or ANZCA Specialist Pathway are welcome to discuss the opportunity with Sante Recruitment.
Why Apply Through Sante Recruitment? Sante Recruitment specialises in placing specialist doctors across Australia.
Our service is
completely FREE for candidates, and we provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.
We Can Assist With
- Identifying suitable specialist positions
- Preparing and submitting your application
- Direct liaison with the health service
- Interview coordination
- AHPRA registration guidance
- Specialist pathway guidance
- Relocation support
- Assistance transitioning to regional Australia
Why This Opportunity?✔ New $330M Regional Hospital✔ Level 4 service from March 2027✔ Expanding surgical and perioperative services✔ Broad specialist anaesthetic practice✔ Teaching and service development opportunities✔ Beautiful NSW South Coast location✔ Excellent work–life balance✔ Be part of the future of healthcare in EurobodallaApply Now If you are a
Specialist Anaesthetist looking for a broad clinical role, an expanding regional service and an exceptional coastal lifestyle, we would welcome your enquiry.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Sante Recruitment today.