Are you a Consultant Respiratory Physician looking for a new and fulfilling challenge in regional New South Wales?
Dubbo Health Service is seeking a dynamic and collaborative specialist to join their growing Respiratory Department. With strong clinical leadership, a multidisciplinary approach, and a supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a vital service while enjoying the work-life balance of regional Australia.
- Join a developing department with strong team support
- 1 in 3 respiratory rotation + 1 in 12 general medicine on-call
- Relocation support
- Opportunities for education, training, and leadership
- Located in the vibrant regional hub of Dubbo – enjoy space, lifestyle, and community!
- Salary Package $322,030 -$389,669 (dependant on experience)
The Role
As a Staff Specialist Respiratory Physician, you will deliver comprehensive respiratory services to both inpatients and outpatients at Dubbo Health Service, with a focus on contemporary, evidence-based care. You will be part of a developing service that currently includes:
- Two full-time Respiratory Physicians
- One full-time Respiratory Scientist
- One Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)
You will:
- Provide respiratory consultations (1 in 3 roster) and general medicine on-call (1 in 12)
- Perform and supervise procedures including bronchoscopy and intercostal chest drain insertion
- Manage patients requiring acute non-invasive ventilation
- Deliver outpatient respiratory clinics
- Supervise and train junior doctors, registrars, and medical students
- Engage in quality improvement, education, and safety initiatives
- Lead and contribute to regular departmental meetings and hospital Grand Rounds
- Be involved in service development and departmental leadership
You will work closely with medical administration, the Emergency Department, and specialists across the hospital to ensure safe, timely, and effective care. You'll also contribute to ongoing efforts to maintain accreditation and strengthen the department’s academic and clinical profile.
Requirements:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), or eligibility via specialist pathway
- Recent experience in Respiratory Medicine aligned with service needs
- Strong procedural skills in bronchoscopy and non-invasive ventilation
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to teaching, education, quality improvement, and patient-centred care
- Willingness to participate in the on-call roster and contribute to broader hospital activities
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
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