Overview
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. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist; Staff Specialist Salary: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience; VMO Remuneration: As per applicable NSW Health VMO Remuneration rates; Hours Per Week: Up to 20hrs per week; Requisition ID: REQ580977.
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval. We welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year. Applicants, please select to apply as a Staff Specialist OR as a Visiting Medical Officer using the links below.
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Emergency Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes.
* Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines.
Qualifications
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Emergency Physician, and/or overseas trained specialist 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.
Where you'll be working
The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year, we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland. Maclean District Hospital is a community level 3 rural facility within Clarence Health Service, providing care to over 1,700 inpatients annually. The hospital sees over 14,500 Emergency presentations annually. With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and one of the state's most dynamic and fastest growing regions. From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45-minute drive.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all. Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
Commitment to Diversity and Application Details
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces diverse skills and perspectives to deliver quality care. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application, visit NSW Government – Stepping Up.
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. For more information, visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian.
Benefits and Additional Information
* 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 Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs. 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.
Position-related queries: contact Dr William Davies, Clinical Director Emergency Medicine, at Email: William.Davies@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 23 March 2026
For assistance with your application 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 from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates must submit their own application.
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