WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer - Radiologist. Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Permanent / Sessional
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 p.a. (excluding Superannuation and allowances) / As per VMO Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week / As per roster
Location: Negotiable Dubbo, NSW, Orange NSW , Bathurst NSW
Applications Close: 26 April 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
Western NSW LHD is seeking applications from suitably qualified radiologists to work within Medical Imaging facilities across WNSWLHD. A variety of engagement models can be negotiated from Fulltime to Part Time, with positions being available in Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange.
Bathurst Health Service
BHS seeks a radiologist(s) with a broad skillset capable of reporting a wide range of medical imaging examinations from general Xray to MRIs, whilst also being able to perform at a minimum a range of Tier A procedures suitable to a hospital environment (from biopsies, to drain insertions and vascular access).
Dubbo Health Service
DHS seeks a radiologist(s) with a broad skillset capable of reporting a wide range of medical imaging examinations from general Xray to MRIs, whilst also being able to perform a range of Tier A procedures (from biopsies, to drain insertions and vascular access) and dependent on skill set there is also an opportunity to provide some more complex Tier B interventional radiology support.
Orange Health Service
At a minimum OHS seeks a radiologist(s) with a broad skillset capable of reporting a wide range of medical imaging examinations from general Xray to MRIs, whilst also being able to perform a range of Tier A procedures (from biopsies, to drain insertions and vascular access). Appointments of Radiologists with Tier B Interventional Radiology capability will also be considered to support the growth and development of more complex Interventional Radiology that is performed at Orange and at other locations within the District.
On-site radiologists will support and provide supervision to the RANZCR accredited registrar training program.
Only applicants with full Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) will be considered.
Leadership Expression of Interest
Applicants interested in radiologist leadership positions should express their interest in the application or contact the convenor. Leadership positions include District Clinical Director or local base hospital facility Head of Department.
WNSWLHD Medical Imaging operates as a District Wide Service, delivering services across the network of medical imaging facilities. As such, radiologists within WNSWLHD are required to provide diagnostic reporting across all locations from their central on-site location, whilst participating in their local functions such as interventional workload and consultation.
This position reports through to the General Manager of Imaging Services with an executive structure supportive of the progression of the radiology and medical imaging stream.
A range of engagement methods may be considered for the right applicant, and if not based locally “fly in fly out” or “drive in drive out” options will be considered for the right applicant and skill set.
Staff Specialist or VMO engagement models may be considered.
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
- Country living with a meaningful career path
- Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
- Professional growth and accelerated career progression
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
2. Current Authority to Practice as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)/Medical Board of Australia, and Fellowship of the RANZCR.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
4. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated technical and professional competence as a Consultant Radiologist, and in the specialty practice of Radiology, with clinical hospital experience within the last two years.
6. Demonstrated participation in, and commitment to quality assurance activities relevant to radiology practice.
7. Commitment to equitable participation in an on-call roster with other consultant radiologists, as services develop. NB: No current on call requirement.
8. Demonstrated ability to perform/report multi-modality diagnostic radiology studies and procedures, subspecialty interest in MRI and previous experience in performing Tier A procedures in an acute hospital setting is beneficial.
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: 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).
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description.
· For role related queries or questions contact Corey Hemopo via Corey.Hemopo@health.nsw.gov.au or 0488 478 056.
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.
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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