Western NSW LHD

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 pa (not inclusive of superannuation and allowances)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Location: Orange NSW

Applications Close:26 October pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

Seeking a motivated and experienced General & Respiratory Medicine physician to join our friendly and professional team, who maintain an excellent work/life balance in the country.

Orange is a thriving regional centre with many employment, educational, sporting, culinary and cultural opportunities. It has become a favoured destination for many professionals and their families to live with ease of access to Sydney and Canberra as well as the many naturally beautiful rural areas across Central West NSW. Orange excels in schooling and university education and has a strong growing economy with wine making, tourism, mining, health.

This service provides a medical tertiary referral centre for surrounding areas of the Central West. Oncall is approximately 1 in 4. There are three medical teams each with a consultant, registrar and resident/intern. There is additional support from subspecialty consultation, as well as ICU, hospital in the home and ambulatory care services

Successful applicants will have the ability to practise in their specialty. This may include opportunities in outreach clinics.

What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career path
• Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

Well-known for its beautiful parks, manicured and exquisite gardens and historic streetscapes, the things that make Orange a popular tourist destination also make it the perfect city to bring up a family.

With regular seasonal food, wine and arts festivals, there is always something to do and see in our welcoming city.

Considered an arts and culture hub, Orange has a true love of cultural, theatrical and musical events. Attracting local, national and international artists, you'll also enjoy world-class performance facilities to indulge your artistic and cultural passions.

Where to begin? From the stunning vistas atop Mt. Canobolas to the beauty of the Gosling Creek Reserve, Orange simply abounds in accessible natural beauty. Orange is also blessed with a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens and during autumn, you'll see how it came by its name – the Colour City

In addition to being the home of FOOD Week – one of Australia's premier gastronomic festivals, Orange offers culinary and wine delights year round. Orange is now recognised as one of Australia's premier wine growing regions and enjoys an abundance of gourmet restaurants and tantalising cafes.

In Orange you can simply enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.

2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.

3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.

5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

6. Fellowship of the applicable College.

7. Demonstrated technical and professional competence as a physician, and in the specialty practice of respiratory medicine, with recent Australian clinical hospital experience at consultant level.

How do I apply for this role?

Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work' badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Note:Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be considered for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.

• For role related queries or questions contact Dr Manik Mayadunne & Dr Joel Cooper on switchboard).

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on or email Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

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