NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer GP Sexual Assault Service and Medical

NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer GP Sexual Assault Service and Medical & Forensic Team – Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Apply via eCredential.

• Provide timely response to clients/patients requiring an immediate medical and/or forensic intervention following the disclosure of sexual assault.
  
• Work as part of a 24/7 on-call roster with the ability to respond within two hours and provide responses to designated NNSWLHD Hospitals to deliver comprehensive services for optimal client/patient outcomes.
  

• Diverse career pathways
  
• Professional and personal development
  
• Help with further study and education
  
• Flexible and supportive work environment
  
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce with flexible working hours
  
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
  
• The opportunity to make a difference
  

As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional hospital. Further information may be found in the Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination.

The Far North Coast is a diverse region spanning from Lismore in the south to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The southern area is also known as the Rainbow region and is blessed with waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and local produce. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical area with national parks, riverside villages and is the gateway to the Gold Coast. The NNSWLHD Sexual Assault Service provides a 24-hour crisis response team for children, young people and adults who have experienced assault or attempted assault. The service also provides counselling and forensic medical assessment and care immediately after an assault and in the following weeks and months. We also provide follow-up support, advocacy and information about the legal process, and consultation and advice to professionals. Far North Coast Services Sexual Assault Services are located at Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah and Tweed. Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs.

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways, and/or eligible for General registration with the Medical Board of Australia and have appropriate skills and training assessed by the Local Health District to provide specialist General Practice services.
  
• Hold a recognised qualification and appropriate training in Sexual Assault and Forensic Examination or willingness to undertake relevant training as approved by the LHD.
  
• Demonstrated experience and recency of clinical practice in relevant areas such as sexual assault, sexual health, women's health, mental health and emergency medicine.
  
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
• Willingness to work on-call with the ability to respond to sexual assault presentations within two hours of request.
  
• Valid unrestricted NSW driver's licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Ashby, Manager IPARVAN, at email: Nicole.Ashby@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 2 September 2025

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