Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ489784

Location: Broken Hill (see link for local information)

Will consider Overseas Applicants

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=29211faa-6a8a-4f33-9aaa-ef33e1ff2755

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Staff Specialist Physician for an exciting opportunity at The Broken Hill Health Service.

• Provide professional General Physician care to public and private patients from some of the most vulnerable communities in NSW
• Supervise junior medical staff and empower them to achieve our vision of excellence in rural and remote health
• Working in a smaller, rural health facility, you will have more autonomy and responsibility than you would get in larger hospitals
• If you’re looking for a meaningful career change that comes with all the benefits of country living, then this is the job for you.

Working for the Far West NSW LHD may come with the following benefits:

What We Can Offer You - For Staff Specialist Only

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
• Car leases & free parking at all facilities
• Fitness Passport
• Support through advanced education and training
• A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

Selection Criteria

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.
• Demonstrated technical and professional competence in the specialty, including recent hospital experience within the specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, Colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated evidence of clinical education and supervision of Junior Medical Officers and commitment to education and training of the multi-disciplinary clinical workforce.

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill 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

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chrisakis on [email protected]

Applications Close: 9th November 2026

Stepping Up

The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:

https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time

Hours: 38 hours per fortnight. Depending on individual classification you may be eligible for an additional 5 hours training time per fortnight.

Salary: $45.85 -$ 79.44 (HM12 - HM30)

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter

Contact: Dr Ajit Aiyappan AAiyappan@mercy.com.au or Dr Katie van Schilfgaarde KVanSchilfgaarde@mercy.com.au

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

One part time (0.5EFT) position is available for either 6 or 12 months

Term 1: February 2027 to August 2027
Term 2: August 2027 to February 2028

Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
The Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women is an innovative and supportive environment which provides comprehensive neonatal care for sick and premature infants.
2027 Neonatal Medical Officers work within a medical team with neonatal fellows and neonatologists, to provide care to infants in our neonatal intensive care, special care nursery and postnatal wards.

• Accredited for advanced trainees in General Paediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Supportive environment for trainees due to our 24-hour consultant-in-house model.
• Fantastic opportunity for trainees in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and General Practice to further your career and gain experience in Neonatology
• Extensive teaching and support in practical procedures and take part in a comprehensive Neonatology teaching programme.
• Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

About you

Current registration (or eligible for) as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
Applicants with previous Neonatal Paediatric experience will be advantaged, but is not essential
Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team
Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided)

What you’ll bring
 

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Please ensure your application consists of a cover letter (Stating term of employment you are interested in), CV and two (2) Clinical Referees.
Important information regarding referee reports:
All candidates must organise for their 2 referees to complete the following PMCV referee assessment form, which can be downloaded via the following link.
Referee Assessment Form (http://computermatching (pmcv.com.au)
Referees should email the completed form directly to the Mercy Hospital for Women - Staff Recruiter at JMS-enquiries@mery.com.au.
These reports should not be emailed by the candidate themselves.

Applications Close on: 9th November 2026

Please consider applying early as this ad may close prior to this date should an appropriate candidate be identified

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Employment Type: Maximum Term - Part-Time (12 Months)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Geriatrician

Hours Per Week: upto 0.6FTE

Requisition ID: REQ425986

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=f5472467-392f-4038-904a-7388eae59048

Applications close on 25 October 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Geriatric Medicine.

Successful applicants will be providing expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Department across inpatient, outpatient, community and Residential Aged Care Settings. Participation in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Department are an essential aspect of this role.

Appointees will be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District and work at other facilities as requested by the Clinical Director.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award, and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Geriatric Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Geriatric Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply

Need more information?

Karen Fernandez, HOD Aged Care, Geriatric Medicine – Nepean

Email: [email protected]

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 25 October 2026. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.