Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice - Barham (Apply via eCredential)

NSW Health; Barham; On-site; AUD 475,000 - 564,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Superannuation

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Barham Health Service, part of NSW Health, is seeking a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer to deliver general practice and procedural care in Barham. You will provide broad clinical services across inpatient and community settings, with flexible rosters and on‑call commitments.

This rural role offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, teaching opportunities, relocation support and a supportive regional lifestyle in Barham near the Murray River.

Qualifications

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of RACGP/ACRRM/RACP or overseas trained pathways.
• Minimum three years post-graduate clinical experience with rural/GP focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, and on‑call GP services as required by MLHD.
• Participate in teaching, supervision, and clinical handover to ensure continuity of care.
• Support clinicians with education and quality improvement initiatives across multiple disciplines.

Education

Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA

Fellowship of RACGP/ACRRM/RACP or overseas trained pathways

Minimum three years post‑graduate clinical experience

Job description

Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice - Barham

Employment Type: Staff Specialist (SS) or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration: VMO (RDA Fee For Service or Sessional Contract) or Staff Specialist

Requisition ID:REQ465323

Applications Close:This is a rolling campaign; suitable applicants will be shortlisted and appointed as applications are received.

Lead, teach, and care – your impact starts in Barham

Join MLHD as a Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer

Current Opportunities in General Practice - Barham

Make Your Impact in Rural Medicine

AtMurrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we are reimagining rural healthcare. We’re offeringflexible appointmentsfor Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers who want to combine a rewarding clinical career with the lifestyle and community of regional NSW.

Whether you can commit toone or more days per week, or preferblock weeks each month/quarter, we will work with your availability to create a schedule that suits you while meeting the needs of our patients.

Opportunity Available – GP VMO / Staff Specialist (Barham)

Based at Barham Health Service, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of general practice and procedural services, ensuring care is safe, effective, evidence-based, and community-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth, and on-call services as required by MLHD.


• Be available during rostered hours and while on-call, including for clinical handover, supervision, teaching, and emergency or routine care.


• Provide education and support to clinicians across multiple disciplines to promote high-quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why Join MLHD?

Variety of Work

Experience the broad clinical exposure and scope of practice unique to rural medicine –from emergency and procedural work to community-based general practice.

Flexible Commitment

Tell us your availability - from single days to regular week blocks - and we’ll tailor your engagement accordingly.

Collegiate Teams

Join supportive, multidisciplinary teams committed to advancing regional healthcare and ensuring continuity of care across rural communities.

Lifestyle & Community

Live in Barham, a welcoming riverside town offering a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. Enjoy easy access to the Murray River, excellent local produce, and a close connection between work and life.

Remuneration – Choose the Path That Suits You

Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)

• Earn up to $247.30/hour (GP rate + practice rate) — equivalent to $474,816 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).


• Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate) — equivalent to $529,632 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).


• Senior Specialist VMOs can earn up to $293.75/hour, equating to $564,000 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).

Staff Specialist

• Permanent employment with superannuation, leave entitlements, relocation support, and other benefits.


• Competitive base salary up to $299,825 + super, with additional allowances and incentives.

About Barham Health Service

Barham Health Service is a vital part of the local community, providing inpatient, emergency, and community-based care to the Barham and Koondrook region. The facility is supported by experienced nursing, allied health, and visiting specialist teams, ensuring high-quality and holistic patient care.

Learn more about Barham Health Service [here]

• A National Police Check will be conducted. NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential


• Applications via agencies will not be accepted.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP/ ACRRM/RACP and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.


• Minimum three (3) years post graduate clinical experience. Previous experience in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Rural Medicine an advantage.


• Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural emergency department including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.


• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and 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.

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.