MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Consultant Liaison Psychiatry (Apply via eCredential)
Requisition ID: REQ 87595
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional
Employment Type: Part Time / Contract
Location: Wagga Wagga
Remuneration (Award Based):
FTE / Hours Per Week: Various
Applications Close: Sunday 28 June, 2026
Applications: Apply via eCredential here
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
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Deliver expert Consultation Liaison Psychiatry care across Emergency and inpatient services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
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Lead and shape the Mental Health Emergency Consultation and Support (MHECS) service across the District
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Develop and strengthen clinical pathways, including for complex presentations such as eating disorders
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Provide clinical leadership, supervision and coaching to MHECS clinicians and psychiatry trainees
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Partner with ED and multidisciplinary teams to improve integration between mental health and acute care
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Drive quality improvement, governance and service development initiatives across MLHD
Where you'll be working
Based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, the largest referral hospital in the Murrumbidgee region, you’ll work in a busy, modern facility that serves a diverse and growing community. As a key clinical leader, you’ll collaborate across Emergency, inpatient teams and district services, making a tangible impact on patient care across a wide geographic area.
Wagga Wagga offers the best of both worlds - a thriving regional city with space to breathe. Enjoy a vibrant food and wine scene, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, all without the congestion of metropolitan life. With the Murrumbidgee River, national parks, and wineries on your doorstep - and easy access to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra - you’ll find the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
Working for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District is more than a career choice - it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
Make a Meaningful Difference – Contribute to the delivery of essential, high quality healthcare for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Maximise Your Take Home Pay – Access generous salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income for Staff Specialists.
Flexible Vehicle Options – Enjoy novated car leasing options designed to support your lifestyle.
Stay Active and Well – Access the Fitness Passport for you and your family.
Grow Professionally – Benefit from advanced education, training opportunities, and exposure to innovative health technologies and models of care.
Holistic Wellbeing Support – Take advantage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and family friendly workplace practices.
Discover Your Future at MLHD –
Remuneration and incentives
Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements.
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Specialist
Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate), equating to $529,632 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).
Or progress to Senior Specialist VMO rates, earning up to $293.75/hour, which equates to $564,000 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).
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.
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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Evidence of a Medical qualification that is registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
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Evidence of a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
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Demonstrated evidence of Membership with RANZCP section of CL psychiatry as well as accredited RANZCP supervisor. Eligibility to provide services at Calvary hospital. Ability to provide 2 days per week which includes 4 hours of individual and clinical supervision of psychiatry trainee.
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Demonstrated significant experience in the field of Psychiatry and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education relevant to area of practice and a willingness to commit to an equitable hospital on-call roster.
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Willingness to teach medical students and other staff of the hospital when reasonably requested with demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical quality improvement and peer review, equal employment opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Rehabilitation.
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Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.
For further information please find the Position Description . Your application must include a current resume and address all selection criteria.
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alyson Hickey on
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