What You'll Be Doing
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.
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.
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.
* 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 role related queries or questions contact Dr Abbey Perumpanani, Medical Lead, Voluntary Assisted Dying Services at Email: Abbey.perumpanani@health.nsw.gov.au; Tel: 02 6641 8415
Applications Close: 1 May 2026
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