QUINQUENNIAL Visiting Medical Officer - General Adult Psychiatry - Campbelltown Mental Health SWSLHD - (Apply via eCredential)

About The Opportunity  
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Visiting Medical Officer - Consultant Psychiatrist to provide high quality services within inpatient settings of Macarthur/Wingecarribee facilities. The position offers options for full-time/part-time with the opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative and energetic multidisciplinary team environment. The role involves delilvering specialist psychiatric care, supporting clinical teams, and contributing to service development and improvement. From February 2026, the successful applicant will supervise a psychiatry registrar, playing a vital role in education, training and the development of future psychiatrists.Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. 

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. 

What You'll Be Doing  
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the Chief Executive (CE) on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). 

Where You'll Be Working 
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!

Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.

The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.

How to Apply  
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.  

1. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973. 

2. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice. 

3. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. 

4. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff. 

5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development. 

6. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level. 

7. Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster. 

8. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary healthcare team. 
 

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney 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.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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