Employment Type: Sessional
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer – General Practitioner
Remuneration: As per Visiting Medical Officer Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: As per roster
Location: Dubbo, NSW

Applications Close: 4 October 2026 - 11.59pm

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

An exciting opportunity exists for a General Practitioner – Visiting Medical Officer in Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Medicine at Dubbo Health Service.

You will be providing timely, comprehensive and multidisciplinary expert Rehabilitation and Palliative Care with likeminded colleagues to geographically isolated communities throughout Western NSW.

You will be providing onsite care to patients at the Lourdes Hospital, a part of the Dubbo Health Service for Western NSW Local Health District.

Dubbo is a major regional city with a population of around 40,000 people, situated on the beautiful Macquarie River, 420 kilometres north-west of Sydney. It is a progressive city with a thriving town centre. There are daily flights, trains and buses to the eastern seaboard and many regional towns. Known as the cosmopolitan heart of New South Wales, Dubbo has great shopping and sporting facilities and provides a perfect base from which to explore the eastern interior of our beautiful state.

Living in Dubbo you’ll be rewarded with a relaxed and convenient lifestyle. Residents who have relocated to live and work here have described the real sense of community as the key difference that sets it apart from metropolitan cities such as Sydney. People here are relaxed, down to earth, friendly and so welcoming.

Visit dubbo.com.au for more information.

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career pathway
• 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
• Relocation incentives

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Lourdes Hospital, 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.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 p.a. (excluding superannuation and other allowances) + $5 - $10K NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Dubbo, NSW

Applications Close: 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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

Do you have a passion for medicine and wish to practice in a rural setting? Do you have a strong work ethic and interested in working with vulnerable communities? Do you have an open mind and a desire for career progression? Would you like to live and work in an environment with open spaces, sunshine and time on your side? A move to Dubbo could make all the difference!

The Staff Specialist will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and provide support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

What we can offer you

·Country living with a meaningful career path

·Flexible work hours

·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

Why is Dubbo Health Service a great place to work?

·$250M redevelopment completed in 2021

·You can Challenge Yourself

·Work with a Collegiate Team

·Make a difference to vulnerable Australians

·Make meaningful gains in Aboriginal Health

·Shape the Future with Research

·Be Networked State-wide – you are well connected

·Our clinicians are well respected

·Make an impact on the next generation of clinicians

Dubbo. A Great Place to live:

Dubbo, a part of Wiradjuri country, is a thriving and dynamic regional City, just a 5 hour drive West of Sydney, and home to 35,000 residents. With affordable living and access to a diverse breadth of education, health care, retail and professional services, Dubbo is an attractive place to live, work and play.

The Dubbo Region’s people make this such a special place to live. Connect and get involved, with an abundance of clubs and groups ready to welcome you. Meet new people, hone new skills or support the community you now call home. The region is proud to play host to a medley of faiths and places of worship and if you are looking to give back to the community, we have a number of volunteer and charitable organisations.

Don’t forget the kids, there are so many opportunities for education, including university, join a group, learn a new skill or just get out and have fun in the Dubbo Region. We have everything from Guides and Scouts, to circus troops and army cadets.

We have a strong sporting culture and fantastic facilities, with a variety of clubs available from pony club to cycling, dance to disc golf, soccer to softball and so many more!

For more information on Dubbo Health service click here or Download the Dubbo New Resident guide

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 p.a. (excluding superannuation and other allowances)+ $5 - $10K NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Dubbo, NSW

Applications Close: 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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 Paediatrician to join our friendly and professional team.

The position arises from an incumbent paediatricians resignation. There is a pro-rata on call component, in addition to outpatient clinic and inpatient ward rounds. A wide range of medical and non-medical problems are seen in this busy clinic.

You will be providing contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes by providing support and training to other clinicians in a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Your aim will be to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice to patients and clients in our local community.

The Dubbo Paediatric Department is a cohesive and friendly team who strive for excellence, whilst maintain reasonable work/life balance. Dubbo Health Service has a 13 bed Child & Adolescent Unit and an 8-12 bed, level 4 Special Care Nursery.

Middle grade cover is provided 24/7 in 12 hour shifts, by three Paediatric Advanced Trainees seconded from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, as well as our one local Paediatric Trainee. There are plentiful opportunities for teaching, both within the hospital and throughout the region. The University of Sydney Rural School of Medicine oversees placement of 7 medical students at DHS.

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

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

Why is Dubbo Health Service a great place to work?

·$250M redevelopment completed in 2021

·You can Challenge Yourself

·Work with a Collegiate Team

·Make a difference to vulnerable Australians

·Make meaningful gains in Aboriginal Health

·Shape the Future with Research

·Be Networked State-wide – you are well connected

·Our clinicians are well respected

·Make an impact on the next generation of clinicians

Dubbo. A Great Place to live:

Dubbo, a part of Wiradjuri country, is a thriving and dynamic regional City, just a 5 hour drive West of Sydney, and home to 35,000 residents. With affordable living and access to a diverse breadth of education, health care, retail and professional services, Dubbo is an attractive place to live, work and play.

The Dubbo Region’s people make this such a special place to live. Connect and get involved, with an abundance of clubs and groups ready to welcome you. Meet new people, hone new skills or support the community you now call home. The region is proud to play host to a medley of faiths and places of worship and if you are looking to give back to the community, we have a number of volunteer and charitable organisations.

Don’t forget the kids, there are so many opportunities for education, including university, join a group, learn a new skill or just get out and have fun in the Dubbo Region. We have everything from Guides and Scouts, to circus troops and army cadets.

We have a strong sporting culture and fantastic facilities, with a variety of clubs available from pony club to cycling, dance to disc golf, soccer to softball and so many more!

For more information on Dubbo Health service click here or Download the Dubbo New Resident guide

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Sessional
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 pa (excluding Superannuation and other allowances) / As per VMO Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Dubbo, NSW

Applications Close: 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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

Dubbo Health Service is now looking for a Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer in Urology to join the team in Dubbo.

The Staff Specialist/visiting Medical officer will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and provide support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment as part of a growing team at Dubbo Health Service.If you are an experienced Urologist looking for your next move, we would like to hear from you!

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

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

Dubbo Health Service is a part of the Western NSW Local Health District and a major rural referral hospital providing critical care, specialist medical inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, mental health and many specialized allied health and medical outreach services. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

For more information about the redevelopment of Dubbo Health Service please visit

www.dubbohospitalredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au

Living & Working in Dubbo

If you’re considering a tree change, Dubbo provides one of the best Australia has to offer. It is a major regional city about 420 kilometers north-west of Sydney. Dubbo has a thriving town centre and there are daily flights, trains and buses to the eastern seaboard. There are various options for family living including child care and schools, sports facilities, recreation and entertainment as well as cafes and restaurants and is truly a package deal!

Find out more about living and working in Dubbo at https://dubbo.com.au/live

A Central NSW hospital requires Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine for the following date(s). Subacute Unit offers a range of services, including inpatient rehabilitation, palliative care and residential TACP, as well as a range of outpatient services including the Rural Spinal Cord Injury Service (RSCIS), and the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (BIRP). The Subacute Unit provides inpatient and day rehabilitation services, palliative care and residential TACP and its surrounds within the northern sector of the Western NSW Local Health District. It is located offsite and currently the unit has 15 inpatient rehabilitation beds (with the ability to open an additional 5 beds depending on need and staffing), 5 day rehabilitation beds, 5 palliative care beds, and 4 residential TACP beds Shift(s) details as below: from 29/06/2026 08:00 to 03/08/2026 08:00 at $2500 per day from 03/08/2026 08:00 to 05/10/2026 08:00 at $2500 per day For further information about this job, please contact Skilled Medical on 1300 900 100. The rate is $2500.00/day

• A major rural NSW referral hospital on the Western Plains, providing critical care, specialist services, surgery, mental health, and allied health outreach.
• A vibrant regional city with rich culture, excellent amenities, beautiful parks, and easy access to surrounding attractions.
• Travel & accommodation provided.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

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