Lead, Teach & Shape Services in Regional NSW
Head Medical is seeking a Consultant Neurologist for a permanent position in Dubbo, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, highly skilled team and make a real difference to patients in regional Australia while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.
- Lead, mentor, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- Competitive remuneration - Salary Package $322,030 - $423,490 (commensurate with experience)
- Play a key role in service delivery for a growing regional population
- A vibrant regional city with excellent schools, cafes, and cultural activities
- Live in a friendly, well-connected community with affordable housing and short commutes
The Role
Dubbo Base Hospital is a major rural referral hospital within the Western NSW Local Health District, providing specialist and subspecialist care to a catchment area of over 120,000 people. The hospital is equipped with modern facilities, a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care services, and a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. It also serves as a teaching hospital for medical students and trainees, fostering a strong culture of education, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As Consultant Neurologist, you will:
- Deliver high-quality neurological services for both inpatient and outpatient care
- Supervise and mentor trainees, fostering skill development
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
- Contribute to service growth and clinical governance initiatives
Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent overseas specialist qualification (CCT – UK, CSCST – Ireland, ABIM – USA, RCPSC – Canada, Vocational Registration – NZ)
- Be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Demonstrate strong clinical, teaching, and communication skills
The Location
Dubbo is one of New South Wales most vibrant and fast-growing regional centres. Just an hour's flight or a five-hour drive from Sydney, Dubbo offers all the amenities of city life with a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, and strong community spirit.
- Excellent public and private schools
- Award-winning restaurants, wineries, and cultural festivals
- World-renowned attractions including Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Outdoor lifestyle: bushwalking, cycling, river kayaking, and more
- Strong transport links (airport, train, and road)
Dubbo is a place where work-life balance isn’t just possible – it’s the norm.
Find out more about the region here Everything • Dubbo Region
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.