NNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioner/Rural Generalist Anaesthetist - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
Are you ready for a change to Clarence Health Service?
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: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ698108
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
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About the role
The Clarence Valley Network is seeking qualified General Practitioner/Rural Generalist Anaesthetist to provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Anaesthesia services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Participate in quality improvement activities as well as providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Where you'll be working
With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba.
The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year, we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. The primary appointment will be to Grafton Base Hospital - however flexible and hybrid options will be considered with the appropriate candidate(s).
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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
NNNSWLHD 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 and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
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 www.homeaffairs.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.
Essential Criteria
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner or Specialist in Rural Generalist Medicine, or General Practice/Rural Generalist doctor in training, and/or equivalent overseas trained specialist pathways. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners - Rural Generalist (FRACRP-RG), Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or equivalent, or registration with AHPRA as a Specialist General Practitioner or Specialist in Rural Generalist Medicine. Rural Generalist trainees holding relevant anaesthesia qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in anaesthesia at the role delineation of the service.
- Completion of rural generalist anaesthesia training, including certification by the Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA), completion of the Rural Generalist Anaesthesia training program administered by the Tripartite Committee - Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (TC-RGA), or equivalent skills and experience related to anaesthesia, and current ALS2 qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability and willing to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Harvey Lee, Director Medical Services at Email: Harvey.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 10 November 2026
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