
QUINQUENNIAL Visiting Medical Officer – Mental Health Services
3 weeks ago
QUINQUENNIAL Visiting Medical Officer – Mental Health Services (Apply via eCredential)
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ608013 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ608013
Employment Type: Quinquennial
Location: Mental Health Services
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Applications close: 20/10/2025
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne McKechnie on 0436 629 200 or via email on Leanne.McKechnie@health.nsw.gov.au
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About The Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Visiting Medical Officer - Consultant Psychiatrist to provide high quality services within inpatient settings of Macarthur/Wingecarribee facilities. This is a quinquennial (5-year) contract with the opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative and energetic multidisciplinary team environment. The role involves delivering specialist psychiatric care, supporting clinical teams, and contributing to service development and improvement. From February 2026, the successful applicant will supervise a psychiatry registrar, playing a vital role in education, training and the development of future psychiatrists.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What You'll be doing
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the Chief Executive (CE) on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural communities, providing a wide range of services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services. SWSLHD is renowned for its innovation in healthcare, focusing on patient-centered care, research, and education. Its strategic location offers easy access to public transport, major shopping centers, entertainment venues, and the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. As Sydney’s new airport develops and the region continues to expand, SWSLHD remains dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its diverse community, making it an exciting and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .
- Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
- Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level,including supervision of junior medical staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence ofparticipation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including theprovision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness toparticipate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
- Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
- Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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