What You'll Be Doing
Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Providing clinical leadership, participating in quality improvement activities and providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
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
We invite qualified applicants to apply and secure this fantastic opportunity to work in the beautiful towns of Byron Bay and/or Murwillumbah. Byron Central Hospital provides a range of services including emergency services, mental health, birthing and maternity services, and ambulatory and allied health services. Located in the Byron Shire, you will find some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities, local markets and mouth‐watering local produce.
Murwillumbah District Hospital is a local community hospital established in 1904 providing a range of services including Emergency, Operating Suite, Day Surgery, Medical Inpatient Unit, Renal Dialysis, Women's Ambulatory Care, Antenatal, and Gynaecology Clinics and a well‐appointed rehabilitation unit. Located in the Tweed Valley, this area is known for its rugged terrain, wildlife, art, historic coastal towns, stunning beaches and the gateway to the Gold Coast. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree‐change, a family destination or an adventure, there's something to suit every lifestyle.
Qualifications
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Physician, and/or specialist international medical pathways; OR MBA Registration in another Physician specialty with appropriate documented advanced training, and/or experience and recency of practice in General Medicine.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
* A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position.
* Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. The online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people is available for assistance.
Contact
For role‐related queries or questions contact Dr Malcolm Leek, Director Medical Services at Email: .
Application Deadline
Applications close on 21 May 2026.
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