NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioner - Sexual Assault Service and Medical & Forensic Team
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
What You'll Be Doing
* Provide a timely response to clients/patients requiring an immediate medical and/or forensic intervention following the disclosure of sexual assault.
* Work as part of a 24/7 on‑call roster, responding within a two (2) hour timeframe and providing responses to designated NNSWLHD hospitals to deliver comprehensive services for optimal client/patient outcomes.
We Can Offer You
* 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 with flexible working hours
* Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
* The opportunity to make a difference
Where You'll Be Working
The Far North Coast is a diverse region spanning from Lismore in the south to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The southern area is also known as the Rainbow region and is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close by is the Ballina and 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. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and is the gateway to the Gold Coast.
The NNSWLHD Sexual Assault Service provides a 24‑hour crisis response team for children, young people and adults who have experienced assault or attempted assault. The service also provides counselling and forensic medical assessment and care immediately after an assault and in the following weeks and months. Information and support are provided for non‑offending parents, carers, partners, siblings or family members of children or adults who have been affected. We also provide follow‑up support, advocacy and information about the legal process, and consultation and advice to professionals. Far North Coast Services Sexual Assault Services are located at Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah and Tweed.
Qualifications
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways, and/or eligible for General registration with the Medical Board of Australia and have appropriate skills and training assessed by the local health district to provide specialist General Practice services.
* Hold a recognised qualification and appropriate training in Sexual Assault and Forensic Examination or willingness to undertake relevant training course as approved by the LHD.
* Demonstrated experience and recency of clinical practice of a high standard in relevant clinical areas such as sexual assault, sexual health, women's health, mental health and emergency medicine.
* Demonstrated high level and effective interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Willingness to work on‑call with the ability to respond to Sexual Assault presentations within two (2) hours of request.
* 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 Nicole Ashby, Manager IPARVAN
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Applications Close: 20 December 2025
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Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
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