MLHD - VMO - Psychiatry - Casual (Apply via eCredential)
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Position Classification
: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional
Employment Type
: Contract
Location
: Multiple sites across MLHD
Remuneration
: Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional
Hours per week
: Various
Applications Close
: Sunday 09 August ****
Applications
: Apply via eCredential HERE
Visiting Medical Officer – Psychiatry
Casual Psychiatry positions across CAMHS, Older Persons and Adult services throughout MLHD
Regional Psychiatry, Real Impact – Casual Role with Purpose
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 remarkable clinical breadth and the lifestyle benefits of working in a scenic and welcoming region.
What you'll be doing
As a Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry, you will deliver flexible,



high‐quality mental health care across various settings within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Working under the direction of the Clinical Director, your responsibilities may include inpatient psychiatry, community clinics, and consultation liaison services, negotiated on a shift‐by‐shift basis. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and provide care within the scope of practice approved by the LHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee, contributing to a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
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.
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.
Application Requirements
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.
Qualifications




Evidence of a Medical qualification that is registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
Evidence of a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian and Recent Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Demonstrated evidence of Membership with RANZCP as well as accredited RANZCP supervisor.
Demonstrated significant experience in the field of Psychiatry and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service 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.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education relevant to the area of practice and a willingness to commit to an equitable hospital on‐call roster.
Willingness to teach medical students and other staff of the hospital when reasonably requested with demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical quality improvement and peer review, equal employment opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Rehabilitation.
Legal Statement
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.
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.
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