MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Cardiologist - Electrophysiology
MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Cardiologist – Electrophysiology (Apply via eCredential)
Requisition ID: REQ644609
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional] [Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), Fee For Service]
Employment Type: Part Time / Contract
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based):
• Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional
• Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Fee for Service
FTE / Hours Per Week: Up to 20 per week
Applications Close: Sunday 22 March 2026
Applications: Apply via eCredential here
MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Cardiologist – Electrophysiology Wagga Wagga
Deliver Expertise. Drive Innovation. Make Every Beat Count.
About us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
What you'll be doing
As the Visiting Medical Officer – Cardiologist (Electrophysiology), you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert, contemporary cardiology care. You will:
• Provide specialist electrophysiology and cardiac device services, supporting the CIED roster and enhancing the region’s cardiac care capability.
• Deliver best practice, evidence based cardiology care aligned with your training, qualifications, and scope of practice.
• Participate in approximately 26 cardiac catheter laboratory days per year, supporting electrophysiology and device procedures.
• Maintain CSANZ aligned standards by holding additional appointments to ensure sufficient procedural caseload.
• Supervise, mentor, and educate junior medical staff and multidisciplinary clinicians to ensure safe, high quality practice.
• Use clinical information systems to support sound decision making, accurate documentation, and effective care planning.
• Collaborate with hospital and community based clinicians to ensure coordinated, patient centred continuity of care.
• Contribute to clinical governance activities, including meetings, committees, accreditation, and quality improvement.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and comply with all NSW Health and MLHD policy requirements.
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, the largest referral centre within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District and a major hub for advanced regional cardiac care.
Here, you'll be part of:
• A newly established cardiac device and electrophysiology service, expanding specialist access for patients across the Riverina.
• A progressive and collaborative cardiology department committed to innovation, safety, and specialist led models of care.
• A supportive clinical environment that values teaching, professional development, and service excellence.
• A vibrant regional centre offering a balanced lifestyle, excellent schooling, cultural activities, and easy access to Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.
Learn more about Wagga Wagga.
What We Can Offer You
Working for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District is more than a career choice - it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
• Make a Meaningful Difference – Contribute to the delivery of essential, high quality healthcare for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Maximise Your Take Home Pay – Access generous salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income for Staff Specialists.
• Flexible Vehicle Options – Enjoy novated car leasing options designed to support your lifestyle.
• Stay Active and Well – Access the Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Grow Professionally – Benefit from advanced education, training opportunities, and exposure to innovative health technologies and models of care.
• Holistic Wellbeing Support – Take advantage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and family friendly workplace practices.
• Discover Your Future at MLHD – Click here to learn why MLHD is the right place to build your career while contributing to healthier communities.
Remuneration and incentives
Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements.
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Specialist
• Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate)
• Or progress to Senior Specialist VMO rates, earning up to $293.75/hour
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) – Fee For Service & RDSP
• Fee for Service and Rural Doctors Settlement Package (RDSP) arrangements follow the Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award and the Public Hospitals VMO Determination.
• Payments are based on item numbers, service volumes, and rural loadings rather than a fixed hourly or annual figure.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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For further information
• Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
• For role related queries or questions contact Shannon McMahon, Chief Cardiac Technologist, Cariology, on laura.wallace@health.nsw.gov.au
Important Information
• A National Police Check will be conducted.
• NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
• Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHD Careers page
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- Current medical practitioner registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia, with Fellowship of the RACP and/or other specialist recognition under the Health Insurance Act 1973. Meets criteria for training and maintenance of standards as an interventional cardiologist.
- Completed fellowship in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices with demonstrated experience in high‑volume implantation, including conduction system pacing, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, defibrillator, subcutaneous and leadless devices (highly desirable). Demonstrated experience in postoperative management, device programming, troubleshooting, and supervision of Pacemaker and Defibrillator Clinics
- Demonstrated high‑standard, contemporary clinical practice with the ability to adapt practice in line with evolving evidence‑based best practice
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering cardiology services in a rural setting, with the capacity and availability to participate in hospital service or LHD on‑call rosters as required
- Ability to meet the service objectives of a public health organisation, including commitment to community needs, efficient resource utilisation, and willingness to contribute to LHD‑wide service delivery
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, including continuing education, research and quality improvement, with a proven research track record and commitment to teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, using strong information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Simon Craig on simon.craig@health.nsw.gov.au
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