VMO General Practice - Hospitalist - Emergency/Ward - Deniliquin Health Service (Apply via eCredential)

Requisition ID:REQ644694

Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer(VMO)Sessional / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)RDSP

Employment Type:Permanent / Full Time / Part Time / Contract

Location:Deniliquin

Remuneration(Award Based):Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional/ Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award,RDSP

FTE/ HoursPer Week:Various

Applications Close:This is a rolling advertisement and applications will be assessed at submission

VMO General Practice - Hospitalist - Emergency/Wards Be the Doctor Rural Communities Rely On - Shape Care, Save Lives, Lead with Impact

About us

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals-including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi Purpose Services-MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest-and along the Victorian border-MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia's most scenic and welcoming regions.

Whatyou'llbe doing

In this senior hospitalist role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive medical assessment and management of patients across Emergency, inpatient wards, oncology,and infusion clinic.
• Work alongside GP ED VMOs to assess emergency presentations, stabilise and transfer admitted patients, and ensure high quality, safe clinical care.
• Undertake daily ward rounds, manage inpatients, lead discharge planning, and coordinate care pathways.
• Deliver basic and advanced resuscitation, arrange retrievals and referrals, and provide confident decision making in acute care settings
• Offer clinical oversight across the facility and provide leadership, supervision, and teaching to GP registrars, JMOs, and medical students.
• Participate in the on call roster and support other MLHD sites if credentialed.
• Contribute to high quality documentation, patient management planning, and use of clinical information systems.

Applications are strongly encouraged from Rural Generalists with procedural qualifications in:

• Obstetrics: ARANZCOG (Adv P) / DRANZCOG Advanced

In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

Whereyou'llbe working

Located in the heart of the Riverina, Deniliquin Hospital is a well-supported rural facility serving a close-knit and welcoming community.

At Deniliquin you will enjoy:

• A collaborative and collegial medical team
• A broad variety of clinical presentations
• Strong links with retrieval services and regional referral centres
• A chance to practice meaningful, community focused medicine
• A supportive rural lifestyle with excellent schools, nature, and community connections
• This is a role where your skills are valued, your leadership has true impact, and your work directly improves outcomes for rural patients.

Remuneration and incentives

Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements.

Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) GP

Earn up to $247.30/hour (GP rate + practice rate), equating to $474,816 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).

Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Specialist

Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate), equating to $529,632 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).

Or progress to Senior Specialist VMO rates, earning up to $293.75/hour, which equates to $564,000 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks).

Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) - Fee For Service & RDSP

Fee for Service and Rural Doctors Settlement Package (RDSP) arrangements follow the Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award and the Public Hospitals VMO Determination.

Payments are based on item numbers, service volumes, and rural loadings rather than a fixed hourly or annual figure.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience inMurrumbidgeeconnects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at

• A National Police Check will be conducted.
• NSW Health does notrequireor accept theFit2Workbadge ineCredential.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds-including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

Learn more aboutcareers withMurrumbidgee Local Health District:visitthe MLHDCareers page

• Holds MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner or holds general registration and substantial experience of at least 7 years of working as a senior medical officer in a regional or rural NSW emergency medicine department and meets Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as a GP.
• Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural emergency department including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

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.

MyStep to Mental Wellbeing Clinician - Deniliquin / Griffith

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills in the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions.

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

Financial:

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Relocation Assistance considerations

Work-Life Balance:

Paid maternity/ parental leave ( for more information )

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type:Full time temporary opportunity (until 30 June 2027 - with possibility of extension)

Position Classification:Allied Health Professional Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist

Renumeration: $79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super .5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week:up to 38

RequisitionID:REQ692006

Location:

1 Temporary full time Griffith

1 Temporary full time Deniliquin

Who we are:

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self towork andare proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.

What you'll be doing:

Using innovative, evidence-based skills, as the MyStep to Mental Wellbeing Clinician, you'll provide recovery focused support to people presenting with mental health challenges.

You will:

Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments and develop personalised care plans.

Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions including CBT, ACT, DBT and solution focused approaches.

Work collaboratively through intake, case conferencing, joint sessions allied health and community services.

Manage and elevate risks to ensure consumer safety.

Provide flexible support via face to face, telehealth and outreach across the region.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and required data reporting (PMHC MDS).

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Current Australian recognised qualification as a Registered Nurse Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Counsellor with PACFA membership and hold current professional registration with AHPRA or membership of the relevant professional body

NSW Working with Children Check

Compliance with Category A immunisations

Current Australian working rights for duration of this contract

For role related queries or questions contact Gale Hynes, MyStep to Mental Wellbeing on or for a confidential chat.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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.

Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer(VMO), FeeForService

Employment Type: Contract Located in: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Remuneration (Award Based): Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Fee for Service FTE - Hours Per Week: Various

Applications Close: Sunday13 September 2026

Shape the Future of Neurological Care in Regional NSW

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi-Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care. Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia's most scenic and welcoming regions.

As a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Neurologist, you will provide expert, patient-centred neurological services across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions. Working across inpatient, outpatient and community-based settings, you will play a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based care while supporting continuity of treatment for patients throughout the region. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical leadership, multidisciplinary care, service development, quality improvement and research initiatives. You will also support the development of the future medical workforce through the supervision, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals. This role is ideally suited to a specialist neurologist seeking to make a meaningful impact within a progressive regional health service while enjoying professional autonomy and a diverse clinical caseload. In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Appropriate experience to practice as a Senor Medical Practitioner in Neurology.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and published research as relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is the largest referral hospital within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District and serves as a major healthcare hub for southern New South Wales. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical, critical care and specialist services to a large regional population, supported by modern facilities and a highly skilled multidisciplinary workforce. Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. As the largest inland city in New South Wales, it combines excellent schools, universities, sporting facilities, vibrant food and wine experiences, and a thriving arts and cultural scene with affordable housing and short commute times. Residents enjoy easy access to national parks, river recreation, the Snowy Mountains and major metropolitan centres including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. As part of MLHD's growing specialist medical workforce, you'll have the opportunity to influence the delivery of neurological services across a large and diverse region, helping improve access to specialist care for rural and regional communities while building strong clinical networks and collaborative partnerships.

MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at

A National Police Check will be conducted.

NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds-including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHD Careers page

Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) invites applications for a Visiting Medical Officer (Neurology) to deliver expert neurological services across the MLHD. The role encompasses inpatient, outpatient and community-based care with a focus on safe, evidence-based practice and continuity of care in a regional setting.

You will lead, teach and mentor junior staff, participate in research and quality initiatives, and support workforce development while upholding NSW public sector values in a

Requisition ID: REQ688665

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), Fee For Service

Employment Type:Contract

Location:Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Remuneration (Award Based): Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Fee for Service

Hours Per Week:Various

Applications Close:Sunday 27 September 2025

Applications: Apply via eCredential HERE

Visiting Medical Officer – General Medicine Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Make a Difference in Regional Medicine – Join MLHD as a Visiting Medical Officer (General Medicine) Lead, Teach and Care in the Heart of Regional NSW

About us

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.

What you'll be doing

To deliver contemporary, comprehensive Specialist General Medicine services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and, where required, across associated facilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and support a healthier community through high‑quality care.

The role provides strong clinical leadership, actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and delivers training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines, promoting safe clinical practice and a high‑quality learning environment.

As the VMO in General Medicine, you will:

• Deliver contemporary, comprehensive inpatient and consultative General Medicine services
• Provide strong clinical leadership within the department and across multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise, mentor and educate junior medical staff and trainees
• Contribute to safe, patient‑centred care and high‑quality clinical decision‑making
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, risk management and clinical governance activities
• Support effective communication with patients, families and clinicians
• Participate in the General Medicine on‑call roster
• Uphold NSW Health and MLHD policies, procedures and CORE values

This role is central to advancing the standard of care and strengthening General Medicine services across the District.

In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

Why Wagga Wagga & MLHD? Impactful Clinical Practice.

As the major referral centre for the Murrumbidgee region, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital offers diverse presentations, complex medical cases, and meaningful opportunities to influence patient outcomes.

Supportive, Collegiate Environment

Work within an experienced, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, compassionate care and fostering a strong learning environment for trainees and junior staff.

Lifestyle Without Compromise

Wagga Wagga offers the perfect mix of regional ease and metropolitan convenience — excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, thriving food and wine scene, affordable living, and easy access to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

Incentives

MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For further information

• Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.

• For role related queries or questions contact Prof Lenert Bruce, Executive Director of Medical Services MLHD via MLHD-WWRRH-EAtoDMS@health.nsw.gov.au

Important Information

• A National Police Check will be conducted.

• NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHDCareers page

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• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Physician General Medicine and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

Apply via eCredential HERE

Requisition Number: REQ685010

Employment Type: Permanent Part time

Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $169,429.03 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner (CNC level 2)

Hours per week: 25

Applications Close:  17 September 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Narrandera / Leeton Cluster

Advanced skills. Broader reach. Real impact across communities

Looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner opportunity where your expertise can make a genuine difference?

Come to the heart of the Riverina and discover a career that combines autonomous practice, professional growth and a lifestyle with room to breathe.

From the riverside communities of Narrandera, Leeton and Lockhart to the welcoming rural towns of Hillston and Lake Cargelligo, this diverse region offers the opportunity to work closely with patients, families and communities while developing advanced rural clinical skills.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner to join the Narrandera/Leeton Cluster in a dynamic, engaging and rewarding role. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced clinical knowledge and extended practice skills across a range of stable, unpredictable and complex care settings.

As a Rural Generalist you will be responsible for:

• Manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations and manage referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams
• Practice autonomously initiating and managing the care and/or monitoring the ongoing therapy of patients with diseases or disorders within the scope of practice by providing effective pharmacological and other evidence-based interventions.
• Providing leadership in preventative health programs and patient education in various settings.
• Utilise the best available evidence to guide the treatment of patients in consultation with their general practitioners and specialist medical officers.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with equivalent of three years Fulltime experience in an advanced nursing role within a rural care environment.
• Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or demonstrated evidence of eligibility to obtain authorisation within 2 years. If working towards your qualification, you will be paid at CNC level 2 wage, till qualifications finish
• An ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and across acute and community settings.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, inclusive of highly developed skills in computer literacy with word processing and database programs.
• An ability to provide leadership along with extensive expertise in teaching and education and evidence of participation in research and quality activities.

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Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Jane McGauley, Cluster Manager, via Jane.McGauley@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Requisition Number: REQ684503
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager - Grade 3
Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close: 18 September 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Batlow

Lead Local. Make an Impact. Batlow.

Surrounded by the beautiful Snowy Mountains and famous for its orchards, Batlow offers a relaxed country lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Enjoy affordable living, short commutes, fresh mountain air and easy access to outdoor adventures, all while building a rewarding career in a welcoming rural town.

* 3 months supported accommodation, can be considered.

About the Opportunity

As the Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of services at Batlow MPS. In leading your team, you will take a proactive role in overseeing and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes for patients.

As the Nurse Manager, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership to the team, to ensure the exceptional delivery of evidence-based care within contemporary models of practice.
• Ensure governance processes are in place, including timely and appropriate responses to incidents, complaints, and risk management.
• Lead and manage processes that drive quality outcomes, ensure patient safety, and support continuous improvement—demonstrated through the achievement of key performance indicators, outcome measures, patient and staff surveys, and audit results
• Manage the efficient use and coordination of physical and financial resources to maximise expenditure toward health outcomes and ensure plans are in place to promote business continuity and avoid potential service disruptions
• Lead with purpose by motivating and managing teams, applying change management to address challenges in community and rural health service delivery.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
  

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Dean Marchioni cluster Manager, via Dean.Marchioni@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. To complete your application, we will require a current CV, application letter and responses to application questions.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).Find out more here

Position Classification:Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine

Employment Type:Permanent Full-time (1 FTE)

Remuneration (Award Based): Staff Specialist (State) Award

Location:Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ601947

Applications Close:Sunday 18 October 2026

Applications: Apply via eCredential HERE

Staff Specialist – Geriatrician – Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality Geriatric Medicine across MLHD

About us

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.

What you'll be doing

As a Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine, you will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary aged care team comprising Geriatricians, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and a Nurse Practitioner. You will:

• Provide inpatient geriatric consultative services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
• Deliver clinical leadership to the 16‑bed Geriatric Medicine Unit, ensuring high‑quality care and patient flow.
• Provide outpatient clinics, including ambulatory and community geriatric services.
• Deliver outreach services across MLHD—via onsite visits, telehealth, and GP support.
• Support Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT), Aged Care Services in Emergency Teams (ASET), and community aged‑related care services.
• Work in partnership with a broad multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for older people.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and training.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, peer review, and continuing professional development.

In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

Where you'll be working

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (WWBH) is MLHD’s largest referral hospital and a vibrant teaching site serving a rapidly growing regional centre. The hospital hosts a broad range of specialties, modern facilities, and well‑integrated aged care services, with strong links to local primary care and community services.

Wagga Wagga itself offers:

• A welcoming regional city lifestyle with excellent schools, universities, sporting facilities, and cultural events.
• Affordable living, short commutes, and easy access to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
• A thriving health‑care community where your contribution has visible, meaningful impact.

Your work will also extend across the District, reaching communities in Griffith, Young, and other regional hubs through in‑person and virtual services.

What We Can Offer You - For Staff Specialist only

Working for the Murrumbidgee LHD may come with access to:

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)

• Car leases

• Fitness Passport

• Support though advanced education & training

• Access to EAP, wellbeing programs and supports for you and your family

Incentives

MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For further information

• Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.

• For role related queries or questions contact Dr Simon Craig, Director of Medical Services WWBH via Simon.Craig@health.nsw.gov.au

Important Information

• A National Police Check will be conducted.

• NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.

• Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District: visit the MLHDCareers page

Like and Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook!

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Selection Criteria

• Holds unconditional specialist registration with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA), or holds general registration with AHPRA in the final 6 months of training approaching fellowship and specialist registration.
• Evidence of Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, specialising in Geriatric Medicine or an Advanced Trainee in the final 6 months of training approaching fellowship and/or proof of recognition as a specialist by the Specialists Recognition Advisory Committee.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of contemporary evidence based best practice In Geriatric Medicine and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to involvement in quality improvement and research programs, and an ability to work in a computerised environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education / continuing professional
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

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Registered Nurse - Older Person's Mental Health - Wagga Wagga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Registered Nurses who are ready for a new adventure.
The Mental Health units recognise consumers with mental health issues as experts in their own journey, and strives to provide an optimistic and positive approach to care with a focus on collaborative decision making and care planning
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits:

• Mentally stimulating work

• Endless opportunities for professional and personal growth

• Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support

• Employment type: Full time, part time and casual opportunities

Position classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ617303
Location: Wagga Wagga

What you’ll be doing:

The role of the Registered Nurse within the Mental Health units include, providing high quality evidence based physical and mental health care to consumers, their families and carers within a recovery and trauma informed care framework.

Providing safe compassionate person-centered care through the assessment, risk assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the individual within the least restrictive environment. This includes information and education regarding their legal rights and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act.

Effectively planning safe transfer of care plans in collaboration with the consumer their family or carers, the multidisciplinary team, community mental health team (CMHT), non-government providers and other agencies.

A commitment to providing contemporary and innovative approaches to care.

Criteria:

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a confident / consciousness clinician with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

• Hold relevant Australian standard qualification / AHPRA

• Current Australian working rights

More information:
1) Download the position description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Nikki Sellick, Nurse Unit Manager - Older Person's Mental Health on 02 5943 2707 or Nikki.Sellick@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications close: 26 November 2026