WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician[...]

NSW Health; Petaluma (CA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in California. The role involves providing specialist support for child victims of violence, focusing on trauma response. Ideal candidates will have relevant medical registrations and experience in child abuse care. This position offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible work practices

Corporate wellbeing programs

Opportunities for development and growth

Qualifications

• Registered as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with specialist qualifications.
• Experience in practices related to child victims of violence.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for child victims of interpersonal violence.
• Respond 24/7 to victims of abuse and neglect.
• Work closely with health staff and external agencies.

Skills

Medical Practitioner registration

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Clinical experience in child abuse and neglect

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of culturally diverse backgrounds

Ability to lead and provide clinical supervision

Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies

Valid Driver's license

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.4FTE
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 pa / As per VMO Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week
Location: Negotiable (Statewide)

Applications Close: 26 October 2025 - 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.

About the opportunity

Do you want to feel real passion for your role and be part of a great team of specialist workers helping people who have experienced severe trauma?

This exciting and rewarding position includes providing specialist support for child victims of interpersonal violence.

This service provides trained staff to respond 24/7 for victims of violence abuse and neglect, including for medical forensic care and treatment, working closely with other health staff and external agencies such as Police and Department of Communities and Justice.

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
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

The site for this position is negotiable.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number, and recognised specialist qualifications.
2. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Paediatrics and Child Health Division.
3. Appropriate knowledge and clinical experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in child abuse and neglect including child sexual assault.
4. Ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
5. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to respond appropriately to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and provide clinical supervision including the ability to provide education, vision and research would be viewed favourably.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes.
8. Valid Driver’s license.

How do I apply for this role? Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. For role related queries or questions contact Christine Hyde email [e-mail] or mobile [phone].

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 PD2018_009.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap The Aboriginal 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.