Visiting Medical Officer

**Employment Type**: Part Time-Temporary

**Location**:Drug Health Services

**Position Classification**: Visiting Medical Officer

**Applications close**: 05/08/25

**About The Opportunity**
This is an exciting part-time (0.4FTE) role for an experienced GP, with extensive knowledge in Alcohol and Other Drugs, to work with our General Practice Drug and Alcohol Advice Service (GPDAASS).

Are you up for the challenge? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits:

- A role centred around human rights impact
- Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
- Endless opportunities for professional networking
- A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals

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**
The GP Drug and Alcohol Advice and Support Hotline is provided by a GP Visiting Medical Officer and Clinical Nurse Consultants, to offer support, advice, shared care of patients, assessment, and referral. Further advice may be sought from an Addiction Specialists as required. The GP Drug and Alcohol Advice and Support Service also provides in-practice support and GP Registrar training within the South Western Sydney Local Health District Drug Health Service.

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**

1. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and is Vocationally Registered as a GP, or has Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973. Experience working as a general practitioner within a public health organisation.

2. Experience supervising GP registrars in extended skills posts in addiction medicine.

3. Demonstrated evidence of leadership within the general practice field, with high level communication skills involving GPs and a demonstrated track record of teaching GPs in the field of addiction medicine.

4. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at a District level, if credentialed.

5. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice with a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

6. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.

7. Preparedness to participate in research and quality improvement projects, relevant to the role, if required and credentialed.

8. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.

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**Additional Information**

**Salary Packaging**
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**Health & Fitness**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

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