Staff Specialist/VMO
2 weeks ago
- This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here - (Staff Specialist appointments only)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist (Level 1) or Visiting Medical Officer
Hours Per Week: Up to 40
Requisition ID: REQ577505
Applications Close: Sunday 28 September 2025
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
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About The Opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist looking to make a real impact? Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist or VMO in Emergency Medicine to deliver high-quality, patient-centred emergency care. This is your chance to shape the future of emergency medicine in a supportive, collaborative, and innovative environment.
Key Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here. (Staff Specialist appointments only, VMO appointments ineligible)
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car (Staff Specialist appointments only)
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)
- A major referral hospital in a thriving regional hub
- A supportive medical team with a focus on collaboration and teaching
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to clinical governance
- State-of-the-art facilities and access to cutting-edge health technology
- A commitment to professional development and work-life balance
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver comprehensive emergency medical care in a high-performing team
- Mentor and supervise junior doctors and clinical staff
- Contribute to training programs and continuous quality improvement
- Participate in an on-call roster and department meetings
- Play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based practices
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Emergency Medicine
- Recent clinical experience relevant to a tertiary emergency setting
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A commitment to teaching, education, and patient safety
- Availability to respond on-site for on-call duties
- Alignment with NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment
Located in the heart of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga offers an ideal blend of city convenience and country charm. With top schools, vibrant cultural life, and stunning natural surroundings, it's the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
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A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Applications via agencies will not be accepted.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Selection Criteria
- Holds Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Emergency Medicine
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Emergency Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.
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