MLHD - VMO/SS - in Emergency Medicine & General Medicine – Leeton & Young. (Apply via eCredential)
Employment Type: Staff Specialist (SS) or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: VMO (RDA Fee For Service or Sessional Contract) or Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ529926
Applications Close: This is a rolling campaign; suitable applicants will be shortlisted and appointed as applications are received.
Work Where You’re Needed Most
Join MLHD as a Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Current Opportunities in Emergency Medicine & General Medicine – Leeton & Young
Make Your Impact in Rural Medicine
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we are reimagining rural healthcare. We’re offering flexible appointments for Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers who want to combine a rewarding clinical career with the lifestyle and community of regional NSW.
Whether you can commit to one or more days per week, or prefer block weeks each month/quarter, we will work with your availability to create a schedule that suits you while meeting the needs of our patients.
Opportunities Available
SS/VMO – GP Emergency Medicine
Based at Leeton and Young Hospitals, as a GP VMO, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a range of general practice services, ensuring that care is safe, effective, and evidence-based. You will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive medical services to the local community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth, and on-call services as required by MLHD.
- Being available during rostered hours and on-call, including clinical handovers, supervision, teaching, and emergency and routine care.
- Offering education and support to clinicians across multiple disciplines, promoting quality education and safe clinical practice.
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SS/VMO – Physician (General Medicine)
Based at Leeton Hospital.
Provide specialist inpatient care, ward rounds, outpatient support, and ED collaboration.
Manage acute and chronic presentations, oncology/infusion clinic, and Hospital in the Home.
Work closely with GP VMOs to ensure seamless transfers and safe patient care.
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Why Join MLHD?
Variety of Work: Experience cases and procedures you won’t see in metropolitan hospitals.
Flexible Commitment: Tell us your availability – from single days to regular week blocks.
Collegiate Teams: Join supportive, multidisciplinary teams committed to advancing regional healthcare.
Lifestyle & Community: Live in welcoming towns such as Leeton and Young, with great schools, vibrant communities, and relaxed regional living.
Remuneration – Choose the Path That Suits You
At MLHD, we understand that flexibility and transparency matter. That’s why we offer multiple remuneration options tailored to your career stage and lifestyle preferences:
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
Earn up to $247.30/hour (GP rate + practice rate), equating to $474,816 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).
Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate), equating to $529,632 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).
Or progress to Senior Specialist VMO rates, earning up to $293.75/hour, which equates to $564,000 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).
Staff Specialist
Enjoy all the entitlements of permanent employment, including superannuation, leave, relocation support, and more.
Competitive base salary of up to $299,825 + super, with additional allowances and benefits.
Whether you value the flexibility of a VMO appointment or the stability and entitlements of a Staff Specialist role, MLHD provides competitive remuneration that allows you to make a genuine impact while being rewarded for your skills and commitment.
About the Facilities
Leeton Hospital – A fully equipped facility providing 24/7 ED, inpatient services, maternity, residential aged care, oncology/infusion, and allied health. Learn more about Leeton Health Service here
Young Hospital – A regional hub offering ED, inpatient, medical and surgical services, maternity, and a strong network of community care. Learn more about Young Health Service here.
Selection Criteria
Holds an MBBS or equivalent, with current registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in General Practice, Emergency Medicine or Rural & Remote Medicine, or General Registration with a minimum of seven years' experience as a senior medical officer in a regional or rural NSW emergency medicine department, and compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as a GP.
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches to the assessment and management of a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions, with competence in performing urgent minor procedures commonly undertaken in rural emergency departments, including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the capability to provide leadership and guidance to team members.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Availability and willingness to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on-site within a reasonable timeframe.
Demonstrated commitment to behaviours consistent with the NSW Health CORE Values and the MLHD values, goals, and strategies.
