SNSWLHD - VMO or Staff Specialist - FACEM, FACRRM or FRACGP - Emergency Medicine Queanbeyan. Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Location: Queanbeyan District Hospital - Inland Network - SNSWLHD
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: Staff Specialist Rates - Click here to view VMO Rates - Click here to view
Hours Per Week: As Required
Requisition ID: REQ652173
Applications Close: 26 April 2026
Welcome to Southern NSW Local Health District
The Queanbeyan Hospital is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Staff Specialists or VMOs to join the Emergency Department team.
So much to explore in the Southern NSW region
The majestic Snowy Mountains, the sparkling Sapphire Coast, the verdant Yass Valley, the Great Dividing Range and the Southern Tablelands – all highlight the unique area that is the Southern NSW region. You’ll find a thriving beef and dairy industry that began in the 1850s in Bega, the cheese capital of Australia. In Goulburn, the Big Merino is a symbol of the 200-year-old local wool industry.
Follow the oyster trail from Bermagui to Wonboyn; fish, surf and kayak in Bateman’s Bay; spot platypus in Bombala; see the remnants of early pioneer life in Delegate; marvel at the Snowy Hydro dams in Cooma and Khancoban; visit the Mogo Zoo; ski, mountain bike or hike in Kosciuszko National Park; and pan for gold or pick some cherries in Young. Resident wildlife includes kangaroos, wallabies, possums, bandicoots, sea eagles, parrots, lyrebirds and wombats.
The area is home to more than 200,000 residents, including four large Aboriginal nations: Gundungurra, Ngunnawal, Ngarigo and Yuin. The population is expected to keep growing, with the fastest-growing age group being aged 65 and over. Affordable housing, wide-open spaces, plenty to do and see, arts and cultural events, and a rich history are what attract people to become residents of the area.
About Southern NSW LHD
The Southern NSW Local Health District includes 15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than 2,300 people in the region. Check out more on Southern NSW LHD on Facebook and the Southern NSW LHD YouTube Channel.
Where you'll be working - Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan is located on the Queanbeyan River 289 km south-west of Sydney via Hume and Federal Highways. It is 15 km south-east of Canberra.
Queanbeyan is a city which seems to have a split personality. It is located on the Queanbeyan River less than 15 km from Canberra and consequently it has the identity of a commuter belt town for the Australian capital while also being a service centre for the surrounding agricultural and pastoral industries. Located at an elevation of 576 metres on the highest edge of the Monaro Plains it can be bitterly cold in winter and hot and dry in summer. The area is known for its sheep, cattle, wool, nurseries, honey, wine, hay and barley. It likes to think of itself as a city with a country atmosphere and certainly, when compared to nearby Canberra, it has a languid rural feeling with just the right level of city amenities.
The Queanbeyan hospital has 18 funded inpatient beds, currently services a population of approximately 68,000 residents, and has approximately 27,000 ED presentations per year. Population expansion of the Queanbeyan area is expected to drive increased demand for Emergency Department services including presentation numbers and acuity.
Queanbeyan is a level 3 hospital close to Canberra that is bypassed for STEMI, stroke, and significant trauma. Approximately 20% of ED presentations are children. The Canberra Hospital is our nearest tertiary referral centre, and we have developed good relationship with the Canberra Hospital ED and subspeciality units.
The ED culture is a supportive collegiate environment with excellent collaboration between medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, inpatient teams, and the hospital executive. Patients consistently rate the care provided by the ED as very good. Medical staffing in the ED is senior led and includes staff specialists, and rural generalists, CMOs and the nursing pool is stable with highly qualified nurses. Shortly we will be increasing the nursing workforce such that there is one nurse to 3 patients. Work is underway to expand the workforce to include Junior Medical Officers for 2027. There is an expectation the accreditation with ACEM for training will occur in the future in partnership with other hospitals in Southern LHD
We are specifically looking for people with an interest in education, training and accreditation at FACEM level and at all levels excellent communication and negotiation skills, a passion for delivering high quality care to our community and desire to contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Queanbeyan hospital including the ED has an excellent culture, there is very good relationship between medical imaging, maternity, anaesthetics, the inpatient wards, and executive. You will never have issues getting a patient admitted due to inpatient team hesitation, other teams are more than willing to assist as needed.
All Clinical shifts are 8 hours. This reduces fatigue and burnout. For staff specialists an 1FTE position would have 25% clinical support time. Clinical support time portfolios include accreditation and training, clinical governance, junior doctor education, supervision and support, mentoring coordination.
What you'll be doing
The role of a Consultant in Emergency Medicine is to lead high quality, specialised and safe clinical care to patients in the Emergency Department within the hospital setting. The Consultant also leads training to and supervision of clinicians in the multidisciplinary setting to achieve quality education outcomes and safe clinical practice.
Wonderful Local Benefits
Embrace a perfect blend of country living, with all the city benefits. This region presents a unique and balanced lifestyle, where you can enjoy stunning rural scenery, admire heritage architecture, explore contemporary art, indulge in modern boutique shopping, and relish in relaxed casual dining.
A wonderful destination for a brief getaway or an extended retreat, brimming with outstanding attractions, frequent events, and a variety of dining and accommodation options of quality private and public schools in the area, younger generations are well looked after, growing up with fantastic friendly country people, and a huge range of outdoor activities to keep them occupied with no long commutes.
Working in rural New South Wales has many personal and professional benefits. The following link contains stories of some of our NSW Health professionals who live and work in rural NSW, sharing why they choose to work in rural NSW and what they love about it. Click here to see why you should choose Southern NSW LHD
Selection Criteria Essential:
Evidence of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Specialist, Emergency Medicine or Specialist, General Practice (FRACGP or FACRRM) with additional advanced qualifications in Emergency Medicine. Relevant senior experience and recency of practice within Emergency Medicine in Australia or equivalent setting.
Demonstrated recency of practice and knowledge, experience, skills and high standards of clinical practice in Emergency Medicine appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for a Senior Medical Practitioner, including modelling a high standard of professional behaviours to the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, build collaborative partnerships and provide leadership of a team.
Demonstrated experience, understanding and commitment to patient safety and other aspects of clinical governance.
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of medical, nursing and allied health professionals and to continuing self-education, research and quality improvement and demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and SNSWLHD Values, goals and strategies
Commitment to participate in an equitable medical roster, including evenings, weekend shifts and the on-call roster, and ability to respond on site within a reasonable time frame.
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. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. 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
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.
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Pooshan Navathe, Executive Director of Medical Services on Pooshan.Navathe@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 April 2026
