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

NSW Health; Young; On-site; AUD 404,000 - 546,000; Full time

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Job summary

NSW Health’s MLHD invites applications for a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice Obstetrics at Young Health Service. The role provides on-site obstetric care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods within a rural maternity service.

You will contribute to governance, education and mentoring while joining a multidisciplinary team dedicated to safe, high-quality care for regional families in NSW. On-call duties apply and flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a General Practitioner.
• Advanced obstetric qualifications (DRANZCOG Advanced, ARANZCOG) or equivalent.
• Experience delivering obstetric services in a procedural GP role.

Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within a rural maternity service.
• Participate in on-call obstetric roster and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to maternity governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Collaborate with medical, midwifery and allied health teams for coordinated care.
• Supervise, educate and mentor junior clinicians and medical officers.
• Support teaching, professional development and research initiatives.

Skills

On-call readiness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Medical Board of Australia registration (GP)

DRANZCOG (Advanced)

ARANZCOG

Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience

Job description

VMO - General Practice Obstetrics - Young Health Service

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

VMO – General Practice Obstetrics
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.

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.

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.

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.
• Contemporary clinical knowledge and demonstrated competence in maternity care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
• Commitment to teaching, professional development, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on-site within a reasonable timeframe.
• Commitment to NSW Health CORE Values and MLHD values.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local supports and resources to help you settle into your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For Further Information please refer to the Position Description for detailed information regarding the role.
For role-related enquiries, please contact:

Dr Damien Limberger
Director Medical Services, Young Health Service
Email: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Important Information

• A National Police Check will be conducted.
• Applicants must hold a valid Working With Children Check.
• Evidence of compliance with NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination requirements is mandatory.
• NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge within eCredential.
• Applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, and those from all backgrounds who share our commitment to providing exceptional care to regional communities.

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• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner.
• Experience and formal recognition as a Procedural General Practitioner with advanced skills and DRANZCOG advanced or equivalent.
• 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.