Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought‐after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ******
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
About The Role
Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities as well as providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care.
Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
Tweed Valley Hospital Is a Major Referral And Teaching Hospital Located In The Heart Of The Network Of Hospitals And Health Facilities Across The Tweed-Byron Region Also Including Murwillumbah District And Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital Opened On 14 May ****. The New Facilities Include
more operating theatres and recovery spaces




expanded emergency department
enhanced medical, surgical and mental health services
enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatients clinics
new interventional cardiology service
new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers 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.
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Join Our Team And You'll Enjoy
Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
Growth – access to professional and personal development
Team culture – work in a team-oriented, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial perks on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.



All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Anaesthetist, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Anaesthesia and be able to provide comprehensive anaesthesia services within all hospitals of the Networks' Surgical Services. This includes, elective, emergency, acute pain and perioperative services, inclusive of an extensive practice in regional anaesthesia and the applicant must demonstrate skills in this area.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
Availability and willing to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Malcolm Leek, Director Medical Services at Email:
Applications Close: 4 September ****
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