Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Trainee
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Orange NSW
Unaccredited Trainee – General Surgery
Orange Health Service
This twelve (12) month position provides training in General Surgery. The purpose of the position is to provide medical services to surgical patients under supervision, while developing surgical expertise in a complex clinical environment.
About Orange Hospital
Focusing on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in NSW and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. The 520 bed campus has a 150 bed general hospital, with five operating suites and 60 specialised treatment areas.
Opened in 2011, services include FACEM-staffed emergency, inclusive of trauma; level 5 intensive care, medical, general and specialist surgical; obstetrics; paediatrics; level 4 maternity; dialysis; dental; cardiology, stroke, telestroke, interventional cardiology; radiation oncology; ambulatory care; rehabilitation; sub-acute/non-acute; diagnostic and a range of primary and community health services.
The hospital has one of the largest regional clinical trials units conducting a range of trials (incl tele‐trials and phase 1 trials) across a several specialties.
Our team provides high performing, harmonious care with a multitude of valuable training opportunities in a supportive and convivial environment. The scope, size and stability of the team, and our commitment to training and experiential learning, make it an ideal platform for trainee development. Special emphasis is placed on developing clinical autonomy, organisational skills, close working relationships with senior clinicians and where appropriate, supervision of junior trainees.
Orange Health Service is a teaching hospital associated with the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University. There is an excellent record of success in college professional exams and also future placement with metropolitan hospital training programs.
And importantly, our supportive administrative team caters to trainees as individuals in their rostering schedules and career pathways, so it’s no wonder Orange is well known for great trainee experiences.
About Orange
Just three and a half hours from Sydney and Canberra and home to nearly 70,000 people, the Orange Region is a unique appealing blend of a vibrant regional city, historic villages, abundant natural resources, scenic landscapes and established infrastructure. It’s also a leading wine growing region with over 30 cellar doors all within 20 minutes from the city.
Imagine finishing your shift and heading to play an indoor team sport, hit the heights of a hiking trail, or take time out in a buzzing local pub — all just minutes from home. Orange offers the perfect fusion of laid-back regional living and sophisticated city culture.
Wine & Dine Capital: Home to some of Australia’s most awarded cool-climate wineries and many restaurants.
Nature on Your Doorstep: Surrounded by national parks, lakes, and bushwalking trails — ideal for weekend adventures.
A Place to Belong: Great schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a strong sense of community.
A lifestyle you can afford: Choose the lifestyle you want with real housing options and room to breathe.
Orange is the perfect place for those looking for excellent clinical training while still enjoying a good work life balance. Apply now!
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What we can offer you
- Country living with a meaningful career path
- Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
- Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you’ll be working
You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Orange | NSW Government
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more
Essential Requirements:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
- Valid NSW Working with Children check.
- Cleared National Police check.
- Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.
- To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
- You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:
At least three years' post graduate experience, including terms in General Surgery and ideally Intensive Care medicine, with a minimum of 12 months experience working within the Australian public health care system within the previous 24 months.
Demonstrated orientation to rural/regional practice through life experiences, medical school and/or residency, outlining evidence of commitment to the provision of health care in a rural setting, preferably with experience of rural or regional medicine.
Need more information?
· and the Additional Information & Statement of Duties.
- For role related queries or questions please contact Medical Administration via email [email protected] or (02) 6369 3536
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email [email protected] Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
