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 role supports the delivery of voluntary assisted dying services within the Local Health District as described above.
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 for 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.
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
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 www.border.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.
Qualifications
* Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist or hold 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 all stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, as well as patients and consumers
* Sound knowledge of and commitment to clinical quality and patient safety, work health and safety, working within NSW Health Policy and current clinical practice guidelines
* Demonstrated good understanding of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and professional development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education and continuing professional development
* Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
For more information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
Contact and application details
For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Muldoon, Office Manager, Voluntary Assisted Dying, NNSWLHD at Email: Kylie.Muldoon@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 15 December 2025
(Applications will be reviewed as received and applicants will be contacted prior to closing date)
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 interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
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