291 Beechworth Rd. Wodonga 3690 VIC
Ph: 02 6056 2011 Fax: 02 6056 3011
General Practitioner Position Available
Due to continuing growth, we have a position available for an energetic, experienced general practitioner to join our team. You will have full clinical independence but will be working in a supportive team environment. High earning potential in a relaxed surrounding and without any practice administrative responsibilities. Please contact the Practice Manager directly at
About Albury-Wodonga
Wodonga is one of Victoria's largest and fastest growing regional cities strategically located on the Hume Highway just three hours from Melbourne and six hours from Sydney. It services a regional population of around 160,000 and its position on the main Australian transport and communications corridor makes it an attractive business location.
Wodonga's prime location is arguably the most strategic and important in Australia in terms of freight and distribution movement for the Eastern Seaboard.
Wodonga is a renowned gourmet food and wine region, with rich historical sites, a dynamic arts and cultural scene, and first-class health, education and sporting facilities. It's also surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the Murray River and the Australian Alpine region.
A thriving modern city with a leisurely country style, Albury Wodonga is a charming mix of stately heritage buildings, established parks and gardens and tree-lined streets. The Murray River flows between the twin cities, winding through a magnificent unspoiled landscape of rolling valleys, hills and lush farmlands. Once a busy trade route for paddle steamers, the river is now very much a part of Albury Wodonga's relaxed and attractive lifestyle. Wodonga combines the convenience of a metropolitan lifestyle with the appeal of rural living.
The wine areas of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Milawa and King Valley to the south and Tumbarumba to the north make for a great wine lovers experience. There are festivals throughout the year celebrating local wine and food, sport and jazz. The Rutherglen wineries and restaurants are among some of the best in regional Australia.
Wodonga has over 90km of bike/walking paths providing the perfect opportunity to meander by the river or enjoy one of the scenic routes that link the City. Picturesque parks and gardens are dotted throughout the community, an ideal spot to picnic. Quality restaurants, coffee shops and taverns in the region offer wonderful food and entertainment for locals and visitors alike. The hillsides and parkland reserves provide the ideal bushwalking and hiking tracks for the novice as well as the experienced walker. Sit by one of the tranquil rivers, watch the platypus play, enjoy the bird life or throw in a line. Wodonga enjoys a beautiful climate - hot dry summers, mild autumns and spring, along with cool winters.
World class recreational facilities are on offer in the area.
Wodonga offers an excellent range of top class sporting facilities, including Australia's largest regional tennis complex with 30 grass courts and 22 hard courts. The Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre with its magnificent heated indoor pool, gymnasium, sports courts, aerobic and exercise facilities, provide an ideal recreational venue. Local sports include hockey, cricket, football, soccer, polo, bowls and athletics facilities or you can tee off on the 18-hole championship golf course. The more adventurous are catered for with a well-used motorcycle track, go-karting and skate board facilities. Close by, Lake Hume provides the perfect venue for water skiing, sailing, fishing and camping. For snow enthusiasts Falls Creek and Mount Buffalo are a short drive. Both downhill skiers and cross country enthusiasts can enjoy some of Australia's best skiing. In summer, the High Country is a mecca for bushwalkers, photographers and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Pony clubs, trail riding activities, indoor and outdoor equestrian centres are located throughout the region.
Climate
With a climate described as Mediterranean, Albury-Wodonga's seasonal changes are clearly marked; hot dry summers, mild autumns and springs and cool winters. Throughout the year the skies are frequently clear and blue with cold, crisp sunny days a feature of winter. Summer is marked by clean air and dry heat with temperatures cooler in the Alps.
Local Health Services
Wodonga has access to capital city standard health and medical facilities with a comprehensive range of services available to the community, meeting the needs of young and old alike. The Albury-Wodonga region has five well-equipped hospitals, including two public and three private hospitals, one of them a cancer treatment centre. Maternal and child health centres, specialist and diagnostic services, oncology, family counseling, meals on wheels and home help are but a few of the services available to Wodonga residents.
Continuing professional development seminars are held regularly in Wodonga, with multiple events offered each week in conjunction with the five local hospitals and the local division of General Practitioners. Research and academic development opportunities are available with the Albury-Wodonga campus of the University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School.
The following are some of the specialist services available locally:
- Breast Care
- Cardiology
- Dialysis/ Renal
- Drug and Alcohol
- Ear, Nose and Throat
- Endoscopy
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Lap Banding
- Learning and Development Unit
- Medical Imaging (MRI & CT)
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Opthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatric Surgery
- Pain Management
- Pathology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation
- Sleep Disorders Unit
- Sports Medicine
- Urology and Continence Services
- Vascular Surgery
In addition, Albury-Wodonga is well-serviced by allied health practitioners.
Further information about the local Wodonga hospital can be found on their website: http://www.wrhs.org.au
Additional local medical facilities include:
http://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/mvp/
http://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/alb/
A range of first-class schooling options are available in the Wodonga area. These include schools in the public, Catholic, Private and special education sectors as well as two university campuses, including the University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine campus, and a Clinical School of Nursing.
http://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/living/education/index.htm
http://rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/RCSWeb.nsf/page/Albury+Wodonga+Campus
http://www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/
http://www.alburywodongaaustralia.com.au/
http://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au
Elmwood Medical Centre
291 Beechworth Rd. Wodonga 3690 VIC
Ph: 02 6056 2011 Fax: 02 6056 3011