SNSWLHD - Career Medical Officer - General Medicine - Queanbeyan
Come and join us in Southern NSW!
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time / Job Share
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification: Career Medical Off Grade 1
Remuneration: $139,187 - $168,166
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ600413
Applications Close: 7 September 2025
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence. Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the state, from Goulburn and Crookwell to the Victorian border, and surrounds the ACT on three sides, a total of 44 537sq kms. It extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains.
Southern NSWLHD comprises of 2 Networks - Inlands centred around Goulburn, Monaro, Queanbeyan and Cooma, AND Coastal centred around Bega, Batemans Bay and Moruya in the far south-east corner of NSW and the Integrated Care Network.
We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it is just an initial enquiry, or you are ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family. A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.
To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.
What we offer:
Salary Packaging up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
Corporate Health and Fitness program
12% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Annual Leave Loading
Where you'll be working
Queanbeyan offers a captivating blend of tradition and progress, whether you’re drawn to its historical landmarks or its bustling calendar of events. Discover modern restaurants dishing up feasts of various cuisines, raise a glass at good old Aussie pubs and visit The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre for a captivating night at the theatre. And when you’re done, relax alongside the Queanbeyan River or head out bush at Molonglo Gorge or Googong Foreshores to enjoy the region’s many natural treasures. The city's local bus service is CDC Canberra, which connects Queanbeyan and its suburbs to City Interchange and Woden Interchange in Canberra, as well as other towns in NSW including Bungendore and Yass.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the position is to provide medical care and support, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, that is consistent with the level of clinical competency and experience of the appointed trainee. This includes the assessment and management of patients across several clinical departments under the supervision of senior practitioners whilst developing broad skills in clinical decision making and practice.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications and experience commensurate for the role and previous experience in a medical department relevant to the position
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
- Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Di Palma on matthew.didpalma@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7 September 2025
