Employment Type: Permanent Part Time / Fee for Service
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 pa (excluding Superannuation and allowances) / As per VMO Fee for Service Determination
Hours Per Week: 32 / As per Roster
Location: Bathurst NSW
Applications Close: 5 July 2026 at 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
Shape the Future of Geriatric Care in One of Australia's Most Vibrant Regional Communities
Are you a passionate Geriatrician looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle?
Bathurst Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Staff Specialist Geriatrician to join our growing Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of contemporary geriatric services, improve outcomes for older people, and enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of New South Wales' premier regional centres.
About the Role
As the Geriatrician, you will provide specialist clinical care and leadership for older patients experiencing frailty, cognitive impairment, complex comorbidities, functional decline, and other age-related syndromes.
You will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising:
- Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care
- ASET Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist – Discharge Planner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist – AARCS
- Social Worker
Together, the team delivers comprehensive geriatric assessment, proactive intervention, discharge planning, and coordinated care that supports safe transitions from hospital to home or residential aged care.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead and influence the development of geriatric services across Bathurst Health Service
- Deliver comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences
- Support patient-centred and family-inclusive care
- Mentor and educate medical, nursing, and allied health staff
- Drive quality improvement, service innovation, and clinical governance initiatives
- Contribute to improved patient outcomes, reduced length of stay, and enhanced patient flow
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a clinician who:
- Holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine
- Is eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Demonstrates excellence in the assessment and management of older people with complex needs
- Has a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to care
- Is committed to service development, quality improvement, and education
- Values innovation, leadership, and patient-centred care
Why Join Western NSW Local Health District?
Western NSW Local Health District is committed to delivering world-class healthcare to regional communities. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Opportunities for leadership and service development
- Access to teaching, research, and professional development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits
- Relocation assistance and recruitment incentives may be available to eligible candidates
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.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
The Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team is a high-value service delivering measurable improvements in quality, safety, patient outcomes, and hospital flow. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of geriatric care in regional NSW while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable rural cities.
Join us in Bathurst and help build a healthier future for older people across Western NSW.
Where you'll be working
Bathurst Health Service is a part of the Western NSW Local Health District and a major rural referral hospital providing critical care, specialist medical inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, mental health and many specialized allied health and medical outreach services. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Located just over three hours from Sydney, Bathurst offers the perfect balance between professional fulfilment and lifestyle. As Australia's oldest inland European settlement, Bathurst combines rich history, vibrant culture, excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community.
Enjoy:
- A thriving café and restaurant scene
- Award-winning wineries and local produce
- Excellent public and private schools
- Easy access to Sydney and the Blue Mountains
- Stunning national parks and outdoor recreation
- A family-friendly community with a strong sense of connection
- Affordable housing and reduced commuting times compared to metropolitan centres
Whether you're seeking a tree change, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to become a leader in regional healthcare, Bathurst offers an outstanding quality of life.
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
Moving to our Region.
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
6. Fellowship of the applicable College.
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: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be considered for this position.
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).
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
- For role related queries or questions contact Dr Marco Metelo via email [email protected] or (02) 63305574.
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 [email protected]. 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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