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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!
Employment Type: Contingent Worker
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ623529
Remuneration as a Senior Staff Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
We welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year
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What You'll Be Doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Emergency Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Why you should consider applying
We Can Offer You
Diverse career pathwaysProfessional and personal developmentHelp with further study and educationFlexible and supportive work environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceChallenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, andThe 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
Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.
Ballina District Hospital and Casino & District Hospitals are both rural community hospitals providing a wide range of public healthcare services. The Emergency departments provide care 24hours/7 days a week. The units are staffed by a highly qualified medical team of Emergency Specialists, Medical Officers and Nursing staff, providing care to patients of all ages and acute illnesses. Both hospitals work closely with other facilities in NNSWLHD and where necessary patients may be transferred to another site for continuing care.
Lismore and other NNSWLHD Hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area
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 Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Emergency Physician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Emergency Medicine at the role delineation of the service.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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Anne Drinkwater, Director Emergency Medicine at Email: Anne.Drinkwater@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 6 February 2026
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