MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Orthopaedic Surgery (Apply via eCredential)

NSW Health; Griffith; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (if applicable)

Novated car leasing

Fitness and wellbeing programs

Education and professional development

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

MLHD community experience

Job summary

NSW Health in Griffith is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery to deliver contemporary, evidence-based surgical services and high-quality patient-centred care at Griffith Base Hospital. The role includes clinical leadership, governance participation, and active involvement in safety and quality initiatives.

The position requires registration as a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Medical Board of Australia or equivalent pathways, with a track record in leadership,

Qualifications

• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon or equivalent pathways recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Strong clinical communication skills across written, verbal and interpersonal domains.
• Proven experience in leading teams and contributing to teaching, research and quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rosters and respond on site timely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary, evidence-based orthopaedic surgical services ensuring safe, high-quality patient-centred care across MLHD.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior medical officers and other clinicians; foster multidisciplinary collaboration and governance participation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Teaching/education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Medical Board Specialist registration

Job description

MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Orthopaedic Surgery (Apply via eCredential)

Requisition ID: REQ642236
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: Various
Applications Close: This is a rolling campiagn. Applications will be reviewed upon submission

MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Orthopaedic Surgery

Griffith Base Hospital

Lead excellence in orthopaedic surgery while supporting the next generation of clinicians.

About us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125000+ km2, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

What you’ll be doing

• In this role, you will deliver contemporary, evidence based orthopaedic surgical services that ensure safe, high quality, patient centred care across MLHD, while providing clinical leadership and actively contributing to patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives.
• You will also supervise and support junior medical officers and other clinicians, foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration, use clinical information systems appropriately, participate in governance and departmental activities.
• 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 is a vibrant regional city of over 26000 people, known for its rich multicultural community, strong food and wine culture, and comprehensive local health services including the Griffith Community Health Centre.
As a major referral hub within MLHD, Griffith Base Hospital provides essential specialist services to the wider Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, playing a critical role in delivering high-quality rural healthcare.

What We Can Offer You

• Make a Meaningful Difference - Contribute to the delivery of essential, high quality healthcare for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Maximise Your Take Home Pay - Access generous salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income for Staff Specialists.
• Flexible Vehicle Options - Enjoy novated car leasing options designed to support your lifestyle.
• Stay Active and Well - Access the Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Grow Professionally - Benefit from advanced education, training opportunities, and exposure to innovative health technologies and models of care.
• Holistic Wellbeing Support - Take advantage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and family friendly workplace practices.
• Discover Your Future at MLHD - learn why MLHD is the right place to build your career while contributing to healthier communities.

Remuneration and incentives

Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements.

• Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Specialist - Fee-for-Service arrangements follow the Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award and the Public Hospitals VMO Determination.
• Payments are based on item numbers, service volumes, and rural loadings rather than a fixed hourly or annual figure.

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.

For further information

• Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
• For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director, Medical Services on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Qualifications

• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways as recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated significant experience in the relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• 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.