MLHD - VMO - Psychiatry - Casual (Apply via eCredential)

Requisition ID:REQ477581
Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer(VMO)Sessional
Employment Type: Contract
Location:Multiple sites across MLHD
Remuneration(Award Based):Visiting Medical Officer(State) Award, Sessional
HoursPer Week:Various
Applications Close:Sunday 20 September 2026

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

TheMurrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a agile, highly supportive regional health network. With more than5,000 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, andmake 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-MLHDoffers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.

Whatyou'llbe 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 providesremunerationconsistent 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 qualitymedical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee 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.
Learn more atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For further information

Important Information

- 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.

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.

Learnmore aboutcareers withMurrumbidgee Local Health District:visitthe MLHDCareerspage

Selection Criteria

- 1. Evidence of a Medical qualification that is registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
- 2. Evidence of a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
- 3. Demonstrated evidence of Membership with RANZCP as well as accredited RANZCP supervisor.
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education relevant to area of practice and a willingness to commit to an equitable hospital on-call roster.
- 7. 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.

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