Requisition ID: REQ656277
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), Fee For Service
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based): Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Fee for Service
FTE / Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Applications Close: Sunday 17 May 2026
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Visiting Medical Officer – Paediatrics
Griffith Base HospitalBe Part of Our Team: Deliver Exceptional Paediatric Care for Regional Communities
About us
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.
What you'll be doing
As a Visiting Medical Officer in Paediatrics, you will provide high‑quality, contemporary paediatric care to infants, children and adolescents at Griffith Base Hospital. The role contributes to safe and effective patient outcomes and supports the delivery of a responsive and sustainable paediatric service.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering evidence‑based paediatric clinical services across inpatient, outpatient and on‑call settings
* Supporting junior medical officers and multidisciplinary staff through supervision, leadership and education
* Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities
* Contributing to continuity of care through effective communication and use of clinical information systems
* Participating in the department’s on‑call roster
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.
Where you'll be working
Griffith Base Hospital is a major referral hospital within MLHD, delivering a broad range of acute and specialist services to Griffith and surrounding communities. The hospital is a key provider of paediatric care in the region and is supported by strong multidisciplinary teams and visiting subspecialist services.
Griffith is a vibrant and family‑friendly regional centre located in the Riverina, known for its cultural diversity, excellent schools, affordable housing and thriving food and wine scene. With abundant sunshine, outdoor recreation, and easy access to both metropolitan and rural destinations, Griffith offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside rewarding professional practice.
Incentives
MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
For further information
* Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
* For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services, Griffith Base Hospital via
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Important Information
* A National Police Check will be conducted.
* NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
* Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHD Careers page
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* Holds unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatrics 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.
* Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.