Employment Type: VMO in General Practice

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration: NSW Visiting Medical Officer Sessional Award, NSW Visiting Medical Officer, RFFS

Hours Per Week: By Negotiation

Requisition ID: REQ605755

Application Close: 7 August 2026

Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Scott Memorial Hospital

Scott Memorial Hospital is seeking General Practitioners to join the Emergency Department as Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice. You'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional medical care to our patients in both our inpatient and emergency departments.

Living and Working in Scone

Located In The Beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, Scone Is Famously Known As The Horse Capital Of Australia. With a Rich Equine Heritage And Vibrant Country Lifestyle, Scone Is The Perfect Mix Of Career Opportunity And Regional Charm. The Town Is Home To World-class Thoroughbred Studs And Hosts The Renowned Scone Horse Festival Each May — a Ten-day Celebration Featuring Parades, Race Days, And Equestrian Performances. Scone Also Offers Cultural Gems Such As The Scone Museum, The Hunter Warbirds Museum, And Fine Dining At Local Favourites Like The Cottage, Set In a Lovingly Restored 1860s Home. For Nature Lovers, The Region Offers Extraordinary Access To Natural Beauty

Towarri National Park, home to native black cockatoos and bushwalking trails The ancient Burning Mountain Reserve, with its 5,500-year-old underground fire The World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops, offering pristine wilderness and hiking adventures

Enjoy balance and variety

With well-supported lists and a roster designed to balance service, on-call and personal time, you’ll have the space to thrive professionally while enjoying everything the Upper Hunter lifestyle has to offer.





Mandatory Requirements Of This Role Include

Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHDAttendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHDProvision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHDA primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA, Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM and/or specialist registration with AHPRA Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical career development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on [email protected]

Applications Close: 7 August 2026

📌 Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle