Overview
WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential.
Employment details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Sessional
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 p.a. + $5 - $10K NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives) / As per VMO Fee for Service Determination
Hours Per Week: 40 hours pw / As per roster
Location: Bathurst, NSW
Applications Close: 26 October 2025 - 11.59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For assistance with your application or questions about this position, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.
About the opportunity
Bathurst Health Service is a level 4 referral facility with 100 beds, including a level 4 maternity unit with over 500 births per year and a level 3 special care nursery. The maternity unit uses an integrated care model with multidisciplinary collaboration across O&G specialists, GP obstetricians, midwives, social workers, physiotherapists, sonographers, dietitians, and diabetes educators. The service is expanding, including a new day assessment unit, private consultation areas, and modern birthing suites as part of redevelopment.
The total remuneration package (salary, superannuation, TESL and other allowances) is $365,000 to $400,000.
Bathurst offers a growing regional environment with proximity to Sydney, a range of facilities, and opportunities for professional development, research, and teaching with local universities.
Responsibilities
* Provide obstetrics and gynaecology clinical services within Bathurst Health Service and broader Western NSW Local Health District as required.
* Engage in clinical and academic activities including teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
* Participate in on-call rosters as required.
Qualifications & Selection Criteria
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist via the appropriate International Medical Graduate pathway.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Be available to participate in an on-call roster and respond on-site within a reasonable time.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FRANZCOG).
How to apply
Please apply through the eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the fit2work badge offered as an option in eCredential. Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will be considered; please send candidates to wnswlhd-medicalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.
Need more information?
* Position Description
* Candidate Information Kit
* Contact Dr Marco Metelo at Marco.Metelo@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 6330 5333
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination requirements apply as per NSW Health policy. Eligible applicants may include Australian citizens, permanent residents, or visa holders with work rights as permitted for temporary appointments.
Equal Opportunity
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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