VMO - General Practice Obstetrics - Young Health Service (Apply via eCredential)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Young; On-site; AUD 281,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible VMO arrangements

Procedural practice opportunities

Professional development and CME

Teaching and mentoring rural staff

Rural lifestyle benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Young Health Service, part of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer (GP Obstetrician) to deliver comprehensive maternity care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal services in a rural NSW setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team, provide supervision and education to junior clinicians, and contribute to governance and service development within a supportive rural health network.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a GP.
• Advanced obstetric qualifications (DRANZCOG Advanced, ARANZCOG) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Participate in the obstetric on-call roster.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary maternity meetings.
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.

Skills

GP obstetrician

Procedural obstetrics

On-call roster

Education

Medical Board of Australia registration

DRANZCOG Advanced / ARANZCOG

Job description

MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) - General Practice Obstetrics Requisition ID: REQ700060 Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional / Fee for Service / RDSP Employment Type: VMO Location: Young Health Service, NSW FTE / Hours: Negotiable Applications Close: Sunday 8 November 2026 Join a dedicated rural maternity service and make a lasting impact on women, babies and families in regional NSW.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to more than 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning over 125,000 km2, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with more than 5,000 staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres and a wide range of specialist health services. At MLHD, you'll work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to improving health outcomes in rural communities.

What You'll Be Doing

Young Health Service is seeking an experienced GP Obstetrician to join our maternity service as a Visiting Medical Officer. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to deliver comprehensive obstetric care across the full continuum of maternity services, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, evidence-based maternity services for women and families throughout the Young region. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute specialist clinical expertise, participate in maternity governance activities, support service development, and provide education and mentorship to junior clinicians and healthcare staff where required. In accepting this position, you will uphold the NSW Public Sector values of integrity, trust, service and accountability while supporting a safe, equitable and culturally responsive healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Participating in the obstetric on-call roster.
• Attending and contributing to multidisciplinary maternity meetings.
• Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Collaborating with medical, midwifery and allied health teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Providing supervision, education and support to junior medical officers and other clinicians.

Where You'll Be Working

Young is known as the "Cherry Capital of Australia" and offers an exceptional country lifestyle with easy access to Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Sydney. Young Health Service provides a range of hospital and community-based services to the Hilltops region and surrounding communities. The maternity service plays a vital role in delivering safe local birthing services close to home for regional families. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, affordable housing, excellent schools, thriving local food and wine industries, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Whether you are seeking a tree-change, work-life balance, or the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to rural healthcare, Young offers the best of both professional and lifestyle opportunities.

What We Can Offer You

Working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District is more than a career choice. It is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

• Make a meaningful impact delivering essential maternity services to regional communities.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to excellent patient care.
• Benefit from flexible VMO arrangements and procedural practice opportunities.
• Access professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring future rural clinicians.
• Enjoy a rewarding rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
• Access Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and wellbeing initiatives.

Remuneration

Remuneration is in accordance with the applicable NSW Health Visiting Medical Officer Award and contract arrangements.

Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) GP Earn up to $247.30 per hour (GP rate plus practice rate), equivalent to approximately $474,816 plus superannuation for eligible contracts based on 40 hours per week over 48 weeks. Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Fee-for-Service and RDSP Fee-for-Service and Rural Doctors Settlement Package arrangements are available where applicable. Payments are determined under the relevant NSW Health Award and Public Hospitals VMO Determination.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a General Practitioner.
• Advanced procedural obstetric qualifications including DRANZCOG (Advanced), ARANZCOG, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience as a Procedural General Practitioner providing obstetric services.