Requisition ID: CAM29311
Position Classification: JMO Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based): As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
FTE / Hours per week: 38hr
Applications Close: Sunday 12 July 2026
About us
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.
What you'll be doing
As an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics at Griffith Base Hospital, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to children and their families across inpatient and outpatient settings.
You will:
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage paediatric patients under appropriate supervision
- Participate in outpatient clinics and procedural care
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior staff and medical students
- Engage in quality improvement, clinical governance and research activities
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of care
This role is well suited to a senior trainee seeking to consolidate paediatric skills in a broad and rewarding rural clinical environment
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
Griffith Base Hospital is a key regional healthcare provider within MLHD, delivering a wide range of acute and specialist services to the local community and surrounding areas.
Griffith is a vibrant regional city known for its rich multicultural community, excellent food and wine culture, and strong agricultural economy. With great schools, sporting facilities and a welcoming community, Griffith offers an outstanding lifestyle for individuals and families seeking the balance of career development and regional living.
Incentives
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
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
For further information
- Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
- For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services via [email protected]
Important Information
- A National Police Check will be conducted.
- 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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- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
- Completion of at least four postgraduate years of medical practice
- High level communication skills, including the ability to convey, and adapt verbal and written information to a clinical and non-clinical audience
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated high level independent clinical skills and judgement, with the ability to make sound decisions and problem solve with an awareness of limitations and ability to learn independently and modify behaviour accordingly.
- Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
