SNSWLHD - Senior Resident Medical Officer – South East Regional Hospital – Bega
Employment Type: Various
Location: South East Regional Hospital – Bega
Position Classification: JMO Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: $94,521 – $127,827 Per Annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663823
Applications Close: Sunday 28 June 2026
Come and join our team at Southern and experience all our District has to offer!
The Welcome experience in Bega Valley 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. They can assist with finding work for spouses, schooling, childcare and integration into the local community.
Where you'll be working
Experience the appeal of South Coast NSW, where your medical career can thrive in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Our program offers a unique opportunity to balance professional development with the coastal lifestyle, featuring beautiful beaches, scenic landscapes, and a friendly local community. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including surfing, hiking, and mountain biking, all while benefiting from a tranquil work‑life balance. Join us for a year and discover how South Coast NSW can enhance both your professional journey and personal well‑being.
What you'll be doing
Role overview
This is a 6‑month position (vacancy relief) based primarily in the Emergency Department (ED), with a 4‑week Anaesthetics rotation.
Rotations and clinical setting
This position is based at South East Regional Hospital (SERH), Bega, with exposure to rural practice and supervision from a Rural Generalist. You will be part of a departmental roster, developing practical skills relevant to the management of patients in the acute inpatient and rural general practice setting.
Who this role suits
This role is best suited to applicants intending to pursue a Rural Generalist pathway. Time in this position is accredited with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). It also provides valuable experience for trainees interested in acute care specialties, including ED and Anaesthesia.
Supervision, responsibility and support
You will be given responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with your experience, supported by appropriate supervision, training, and feedback to build relevant skills over the term of the appointment.
Orientation and teaching
The position begins with a comprehensive orientation to familiarise you with hospital operations and ensure a baseline level of competency in core skills required for the role. You will also have access to a weekly teaching programme, including hands‑on clinical learning, simulation‑based education, interactive workshops, and integration into multidisciplinary teams, complemented by ongoing mentorship from senior medical staff.
Accommodation and travel
Accommodation is provided for the duration of the appointment, and a small travel allowance is available.
T HE Rural Critical Care SRMO’s work and learn alongside our Rural Child and Maternal Health SRMO’s in a single programme at SERH.
Selection Criteria
* MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Must have completed at least two postgraduate years training including a minimum 12‑month experience in an Australian Public Hospital or equivalent (not as an Observer).
* Evidence of satisfactory completion of at least 2 JMO terms within an acute care setting, or demonstrated equivalent experience, within the last 12 months.
* Demonstrated interest and willingness to live and work in rural or regional communities. Applicants should provide examples of previous experience or personal motivation to contribute to healthcare in non‑metropolitan areas.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient care.
* Excellent clinical knowledge, skills, and teamwork, with demonstrated ability to work both independently within a supervised complex clinical environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to recognise the acutely unwell patient and to initiate immediate management and institute Advanced Life Support, with a current ALS2 or equivalent qualification.
* Advanced organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Valid Working with Children Check and cleared National Police Check.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.
Need more information? For role‑related queries or questions contact: Director Medical Services – Dr Liz Mullins on Elizabeth.mullins@health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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