Requisition ID: REQ647377
Position Classification: Staff Specialist | Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time / Part Time / Contract
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based): Staff Specialist (State) Award or Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional
FTE / Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Applications Close: Sunday 17 May 2026
Applications: Apply via eCredential HERE
Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Griffith Base Hospital
Be Part of Our Team: Deliver High-Quality Women’s Health Care in Regional NSW
About us
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.
What you'll be doing
As a Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, you will deliver contemporary, comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and on‑call settings.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Providing high‑quality, evidence‑based obstetric and gynaecological services to optimise patient safety and clinical outcomes
* Managing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological patients across the full scope of the specialty
* Participating in the departmental on‑call roster to provide timely specialist support
* Supervising, teaching and mentoring junior medical officers, GP Obstetricians and other clinical staff
* Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient‑centred care
* Actively participating in clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
* Utilising clinical information systems to support informed clinical decision‑making
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.
Where you'll be working
Based in Griffith, NSW, a vibrant regional city in the heart of the Riverina, you’ll work within a key MLHD service delivering obstetric and gynaecological care to the local community and surrounding rural areas. The service offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment and strong professional collegiality.
Griffith is known for its welcoming multicultural community, affordable housing, excellent schools and relaxed lifestyle. With outstanding food and wine, sporting facilities, short commute times and daily flights to Sydney, Griffith offers an ideal balance of rewarding specialist practice and regional living.
What We Can Offer You - For Staff Specialist only
Working for the Murrumbidgee LHD may come with access to:
* Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
* Car leases
* Fitness Passport
* Support though advanced education & training
* Access to EAP, wellbeing programs and supports for you and your family
Incentives
MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
For further information
* Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
* For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services, Griffith Base Hospital via
Important Information
* A National Police Check will be conducted.
* NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
* Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Apply via eCredential HERE
Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHD Careers page
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* Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the role delineation of the service with substantial exprience in gynaecological surgery.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
* Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.