Requisition ID: REQ622502
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (Sessional) | Visiting Medical Officer (Fee for Service) | Visiting Medical Officer (RDSP)
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Temora Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based): Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional | Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Fee for Service | Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, RDSP
Hours Per Week: Various
Applications Close: **This is a rolling campaign; suitable applicants will be shortlisted and appointed as applications are received.
Applications: Apply via eCredential HERE
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.
The GP VMO – Emergency provides contemporary, comprehensive medical assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department at Temora Hospital. Responsibilities include:
Delivering high quality acute care, including basic and advanced resuscitation
Managing emergency presentations and coordinating retrievals or referrals as required
Providing inpatient rounding when other local GP VMOs are unavailable
Supporting multidisciplinary teams through supervision, education, and leadership
Ensuring high standards of documentation, communication, and patient centred care
Participating in rostered Emergency Department shifts and on call coverage
Applicants with Rural Generalist skills (GP Obstetrics DRANZCOG Adv; GP Anaesthetics JCCA) are encouraged to apply for relief work opportunities across MLHD.
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.
Where you'll be working
Temora Health Service is a 28 bed facility providing 24 hour Emergency care supported by telehealth capability linking clinicians with specialist networks through the Critical Care Advisory Service. The hospital delivers:
Emergency Department services (24/
General medical ward care
Surgical services
Obstetrics and maternity beds
Pathology and radiology services
A broad range of community health services (mental health, community nursing, physiotherapy, domestic violence counselling, transitional aged care, etc.)
Temora is a welcoming rural town in the north east Riverina region of NSW, known for its friendly community, affordable lifestyle, and excellent amenities. With a population of just under 4,000, Temora offers:
Quality education with multiple schools
Diverse sporting and recreation options
Easy access to regional centres including Wagga Wagga (approx. 90 km)
A relaxed, family friendly lifestyle ideal for rural medical practice
MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.
The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee 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/welcomeexperience
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Important Information
A National Police Check will be conducted.
NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHD Careers page
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