WNSWLHD - Career Medical Officer - Orange Region Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services
Career Medical Officer - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services - WNSWLHD
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Career Medical Off Gde 2
Remuneration: 185269 - 220018
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ652559
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.
We are seeking the services of a Career Medical Officer to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of individuals with eating disorders.
The Career Medical Officer is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality medical services to patients / clients of the Western NSW Local Health District, in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
Where you'll be working
This position sits within the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services in Orange, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Our Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services are a critical part of the care we deliver to our local communities. We are at the forefront in the delivery of rural and remote mental health, drug and alcohol services across a catchment area of 400,000 square kilometres with the regional centres of Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst as hubs to provide services both locally and to our more rural and remote towns.
Our vision is to be leaders in the delivery of high quality rural and remote mental health, drug and alcohol services.
With an early intervention and recovery focus, we place the person at the centre of care. We consider individual strengths and value Aboriginal cultural competency in providing evidence-based treatment. We engage in important service partnerships to increase the resilience of individuals, families and communities, aiming to enhance the mental health, social and emotional wellbeing of our local communities.
What you'll be doing
The Career Medical Officer is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality medical services to patients/ clients of the WNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs. The position is an important liaison between Mental Health Drug & Alcohol teams and staff and general medical and primary care practitioners.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and current authority to practice as a Medical Officer with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA).
- Knowledge and clinical experience relevant to the treatment of care of individuals with an eating disorder.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to document accurately, consult effectively with others, and develop collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders applicable to Australian medical practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring and upskilling staff working with individuals with an eating disorder.
- Demonstrated active participation in and commitment to quality assurance and improvement activities.
- Current Licence to drive in NSW.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact SCOTT CLARK on SCOTT.CLARK@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 April 2026 at 2359
