NNSWLHD Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer - Specialist Psychiatrist – Multiple Positions and Locations – Mental Health Services (apply via eCredential)

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.  

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

Employment Type:  Permanent Part or Full Time - Multiple Positions
Position Classification: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Staff Specialist Remuneration: $246,059 per annum - $332,434 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience 
VMO Remuneration: As per current and applicable NSW Health VMO Remuneration rates 
Hours Per Week:  Up to 40 Hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ546286

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

We welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year.

Applicants, please select to apply as a Staff Specialist OR as a Visiting Medical Officer using the links below: 

Staff Specialist Permanent Part or Full Time up to 40 hours per week - Click here to Apply via eCredential 

Visiting Medical Officer - Click here to Apply via eCredential

Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Positions include the specialties of:

• • Adult Inpatient
  • Adult Community
  • Consultation Liaison.
  • Child & Adolescent
  • Older persons

Providing clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should apply 

We can offer you:

·         Diverse career pathways

·         Professional and personal development

·         Help with further study and education

·         Flexible and supportive work environment

·         Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

·         Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and

·         The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.  

As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital.  Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination​ and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination

Where you'll be working

The Northern NSW Local Health District extends from Tweed Heads in the north, to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south. We provide acute healthcare services in eight hospitals, and four Multi-Purpose Services (MPS).  Our hospitals are located at: Ballina, Byron, Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads. Our MPS facilities are located at: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville.  Visit Northern NSW LHD Mental Health Services for more information on our services. 

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Northern NSW LHD region has something to suit every life. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. Ballina & Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.  The Richmond Region is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities whilst the Clarence region is a nature-lover's paradise of world-heritage listed rainforests, unspoilt bushland and charming country hamlets. 

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.