WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - General Medicine - Gastroenterologist/ Hepatology - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time - 0.5FTE / Fee for Service / Sessional
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 (not including superannuation and allowances) / As per Sessional VMO Determination or Fee for Service VMO Determination
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week / As per Roster
Location: Bathurst NSW
Applications Close: 29 November 2026 - 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. 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.
About the opportunity
The Staff Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Medicine will provide comprehensive specialist medical services at Bathurst Health Services, Western NSW Local Health District. The role encompasses inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology and hepatology care, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, general medical inpatient management and consultation services, as well as outreach services to regional facilities as required.
The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of gastroenterology services, including multidisciplinary clinics, clinical meetings and endoscopy capability. They will participate in a 1-in-8 General Medicine on-call roster and provide clinical leadership, supervision and education to registrars, junior medical officers and medical students, supporting Bathurst Health Services’ accredited Basic Physician Training program.
The position also involves participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, service planning and professional development activities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based patient care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and senior medical colleagues to strengthen specialist services and improve health outcomes for the Bathurst and wider Central West community.
Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.
What we can offer you
· Salary consistent with the Staff specialists award including superannuation, and access to salary packaging.
· Relocation and accommodation assistance.
· Contemporary, well equipped work environments.
· Flexible work/life balance.
· Attractive Salary Package , up to 5 weeks Annual Leave with 4 weeks leave including 17.5% leave loading; 5 weeks per year Training Education and Study Leave (TESL), and 10 days paid sick leave per year (dependent on classification).
· Dynamic team environment.
· Country living with a meaningful career path
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Bathurst Health Service, 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.
The General Medicine and Gastroenterology Department at Bathurst Health Services provides comprehensive specialist medical care to patients across Bathurst and the surrounding Central West region of New South Wales. The department is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the ongoing development of specialist services for regional communities.
General Medicine
The General Medicine service provides care for patients with a broad range of acute and complex medical conditions, including inpatient management, specialist consultations and ongoing clinical assessment. The team works collaboratively with other medical specialties, nursing staff and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes.
The department supports an active Basic Physician Training program, providing opportunities for registrars, junior medical officers and medical students to develop their clinical knowledge and skills through supervised practice, teaching and participation in clinical meetings and educational activities.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
The Gastroenterology service provides inpatient and outpatient care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Services include diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy, alongside the ongoing development of gastroenterology and hepatology services, multidisciplinary clinics and clinical meetings.
The successful integration of gastroenterology and general medical services provides opportunities to strengthen specialist care, improve access to investigations and treatment, and support continuity of care for patients across the region. Outreach services to surrounding facilities also contribute to improving access to specialist assessment and management for regional communities.
Education, Research and Professional Development
The department values clinical education, mentorship and continuous improvement. Specialists contribute to the supervision and training of junior medical staff, support the maintenance of physician training accreditation, and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality meetings, and broader clinical governance activities.
Partnerships with Western Sydney University and Charles Sturt University provide opportunities to contribute to medical student education, teaching and research.
Join Our Team
Bathurst Health Services offers specialists the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of regional medical services within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. The General Medicine and Gastroenterology Department provides a varied and rewarding clinical role, combining specialist gastroenterology practice, general medical responsibilities, procedural services, medical education and service development.
For a specialist seeking to make a meaningful contribution to regional healthcare while enjoying the lifestyle and community benefits of living in Bathurst, this role offers the opportunity to develop services, support future medical professionals and improve health outcomes for patients across the Central West.
Find out more about the Bathurst Region. Learn more about Bathurst and why our staff love working here by watching our Bathurst Health Service staff video.
Moving to our Region
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
6. Fellowship of the applicable College.
7. Recognition of endoscopic training in gastroscopy and colonoscopy through the GESA Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE).
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.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Note: As per NSW Ministry of Health Information Bulletin IB2026_010, to be engaged as a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
· For role related queries or questions contact Krystal Curran via email krystal.curran@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 55574
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 PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship to work in Australia and registered as a
Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
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. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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