An opportunity to be part of the Emergency Department at Northern Beaches Hospital is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Contract Type: Sessional
Duration: Until 30 August 2027
Number of Positions: 3

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

Where you'll be working

The position is based at Northern Beaches Hospital providing world-class services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 14 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheterisation laboratories, 4 procedural rooms, 488 inpatient beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, comprehensive medical and surgical subspecialty services, critical care including intensive care, diagnostic and interventional radiology, comprehensive cancer care with a day infusion centre, outpatient services, an in office GP medical centre, an education and interactive simulation centre, 1,400 car parking spaces, and established public transport links.

Purpose of the Position




You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

This position is temporary with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding and need.

Selection Criteria * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.

- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.




- Sound clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Emergency Medicine Consultant
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established

Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the
3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty
Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Andrew Ratchford on (02) 9105 5000 or email

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in . You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 26 August 2026

Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer – Emergency Medicine – Northern Beaches Hospital (Apply via eCredential) (Frenchs Forest)
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