Visiting Medical Officer

Position Title: Visiting Medical Officer - Immunology & HIV
Employment Type: Quinquennial appointment (up until
Hours per week: Zero Hours
Position Grade: Visiting Medical Officer
Salary: As per the award
Enterprise Agreement: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014
Department Name: Immunology & HIV

About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network

• Employee Assistance Program

• Work/Life balance

About the role:

The position involves active participation in the Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Services and associated teaching/research activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this team through the sensitive and precise provision of High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) services, including HRA-directed treatments and onward referral, where appropriate.

Promotion of good patient care, including regular audits of activity, and the good reputation of the department and the hospital are expected.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.

• Possess, or be eligible to possess, specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, the needs of marginalised communities, including populations at elevated risk of anal cancer. Ability to deliver trauma informed, culturally safe, and person-centred care, with an understanding of the social determinants of health and barriers to healthcare access.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical information clearly, build rapport with patients, and communicate effectively with colleagues, referrers, and external stakeholders. Skilled in delivering sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.

• Completion of High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) training and competency, with demonstrated competency in performing HRA assessments and related clinical procedures. Commitment to maintaining procedural proficiency and adhering to evidence-based practice standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to coordinated care planning, shared decision-making, and quality improvement initiatives. Proven capacity to build positive professional relationships and support an inclusive, respectful team culture.

• Strong clinical documentation skills, including accurate, timely, and comprehensive record-keeping in accordance with legal, ethical, and organisational requirements. Ability to use electronic medical record systems efficiently and maintain high standards of data integrity.

• Commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

For more information, please contact Professor Richard Hillman

For a copy of the position description, please email

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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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