Position Details

- Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
- Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
- Remuneration: –
- Hours Per Week: 0
- Requisition ID: REQ

Overview

Applications are invited for appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital for the quinquennium period: 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032. The primary location of this position may be wide-ranging as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Responsibilities

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.

Eligibility & Requirements

- Eligibility or registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate must provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
- Fellowship, or eligibility for Fellowship, of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Determination. Fellowship must be obtained prior to July 2027.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self‑monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high‑quality service in emergency medicine, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, with experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and other hospital staff.
- Demonstrated professional behaviour,



modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.
- Proficiency in working effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, with effective communication with patients, colleagues, and staff across multiple sites. Commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Application Information

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2026_004. Successful applicants must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
- All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.
- Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure it is uploaded to your application.

Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. Find out more about applying for this position.

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Applications Close: 16 August 2026

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📌 Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital - Quinquennium 1 Jul[...] (City of Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 City of Sydney