Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ623595
Applications Close: Sunday 11, January 2026
Visiting Medical Officer - Gastroenterologist – Transform Care Across MLHD
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
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About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Visiting Medical Officer in Gastroenterology and Hepatology to join the specialist team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
In this role, you will deliver contemporary, comprehensive Gastroenterology services that support safe, effective, and patient-centred care. You will also play a key part in supervising clinicians, contributing to service development, and supporting high standards of clinical education across the District.
You will additionally participate in the General Medicine on-call roster, contributing to a collaborative and highly skilled physician group.
Why Wagga Wagga Base Hospital?
- A major referral hospital in a thriving regional hub
- A supportive medical team with a focus on collaboration and teaching
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to clinical governance
- State-of-the-art facilities and access to cutting-edge health technology
- A commitment to professional development and work-life balance
Learn more about our Wagga Wagga Health Service by clicking here.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology services across MLHD.
- Undertake the supervision, education, and mentoring of junior medical staff and other clinicians.
- Participate in the General Medicine on-call roster at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
- Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement programs.
- Provide expert clinical advice to support service development and system improvement.
- Utilise information systems to support safe and informed clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Attend departmental meetings and support medical administration as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, including FRACP.
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High-level clinical communication skills, including the effective use of information technology.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated competency in contemporary specialist Gastroenterology practice.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and provide appropriate clinical leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in the General Medicine on-call roster, with onsite response within a reasonable timeframe.
- Commitment to NSW Health CORE Values and the values and strategic goals of MLHD.
- Holds a valid Working With Children Check, National Criminal Record Check, and meets Vaccination Category A requirements. Alignment with NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment.
Discover Wagga Wagga
Located in the heart of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga offers an ideal blend of city convenience and country charm. With top schools, vibrant cultural life, and stunning natural surroundings, it’s the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
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A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Applications via agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Chance Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Simon Craig, Director, Medical Services – Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on MLHD-WWRRH-EAtoDMS@health.nsw.gov.au
- Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Physician in Gastroenterology and hepatology
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated significant experience in the relevant specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in the General Medicine on-call roster at WWBH 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.
Need more information?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Simon Craig on simon.craig@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 11 January, 2026