Visiting Medical Officer - Specialist or General Practitioner - Voluntary Assisted Dying Consultant/Coordinator (Apply via eCredential)
Overview
The Visiting Medical Officer, Voluntary Assisted Dying Consultant/Coordinator (VAD) is a key role established to support the delivery of the Northern NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Services across the Local Health District.
What you'll be doing
The Visiting Medical Officer, Voluntary Assisted Dying Consultant/Coordinator (VAD) is a key role established to support the delivery of the Northern NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Services across the Local Health District.
Why you should apply
We can offer you:
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Help with further study and education
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
- The opportunity to make a difference
As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination.
Where you'll be working
The Northern NSW Local Health District extends from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south. We provide acute healthcare services in eight hospitals, and four Multi-Purpose Services (MPS). Our hospitals are located at: Ballina, Byron, Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads. Our MPS facilities are located at: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville. The position may require the successful applicant to work from any site within the LHD and may be required to attend other sites to attend in-person meetings. Refer to the Position Description for more details.
For more information on living and working in the NNSWLHD visit Northern NSW Local Health District. The District embraces diversity and is committed to reconciliation, encouraging Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit for more information.
Qualifications
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist or holding General registration and have practiced in the medical profession for at least 10 years as the holder of general registration
- Is a NSW Health authorised Voluntary Assisted Dying medical practitioner
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and compassionately with stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, patients and consumers
- Sound knowledge of and commitment to clinical quality and patient safety, work health and safety, and NSW Health policy and current clinical practice guidelines
- Demonstrated good understanding of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022
- Commitment to continuing self-education and professional development, including participation in continuing medical education and continuing professional development
- Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel for employment
Additional information
Applications Close: 15 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received and applicants will be contacted prior to the closing date. For role related queries contact Kylie Muldoon, Office Manager, Voluntary Assisted Dying, NNSWLHD at
How to apply
Click here to Apply via eCredential. For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential. NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted; candidates must apply themselves.
NSW Health is an equal employment chance employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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