WNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine - Dubbo. Apply via eCredential.

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 443,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

The NSW Health learning and training

Wellbeing programs including Fitness/Å

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District seeks a Visiting Medical Officer (Emergency Medicine) in Dubbo to deliver contemporary specialist services, teaching and clinical leadership in a rural setting.

You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams, support junior clinicians, and participate in on-call rosters while focusing on quality improvement and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Fellowship of the applicable College.

Responsibilities

• The Emergency Medicine Consultant will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and provide support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines.

Education

Fellowship of the applicable College

Job description

WNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine - Dubbo. Apply via eCredential.

Employment Type:Sessional (Visiting Medical Officer)
Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: VMO Determination
Hours Per Week: As per Roster (VMO)
Location:Dubbo, NSW

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 - 11.59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

The Emergency Medicine Consultant will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and provide support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Do you have a passion for medicine and wish to practice in a rural setting? Do you have a strong work ethic and interested in working with vulnerable communities? Would you like to live and work in an environment with open spaces, sunshine and time on your side? A move to Dubbo could make all the difference!

What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career path
• Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including theFitness Passport
• Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training withMy Health Learningand the NSW Health RTO
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Dubbo Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our websiteWestern NSW Health Careers.

Dubbo Health Service is a major rural referral hospital and part of the Western NSW Local Health District. It provides a range of acute inpatient and ambulatory care services including general medical and surgical, maternity, gynaecology, paediatrics, rehabilitation, critical care, mental health, renal dialysis, oncology, palliative care, hospital in the home and diagnostic services.

The Health Service also offers a wide range of primary and community health services including child and family health services, mental health services and antenatal and post-natal services.

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
6. Fellowship of the applicable College.

NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.

Note: As per NSW Ministry of Health Information Bulletin IB2026_010, to be engaged as a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

TheAboriginal Employment Strategy (AES)is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contactthe AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8*** or email ***************@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.