Staff Specialist / VMO – Emergency Department
Griffith, New South Wales | Murrumbidgee Local Health District | Regional NSW Opportunity
Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer – Emergency Medicine
Griffith Base Hospital | Southern NSW
Consultant-level Emergency Medicine role | Clinical leadership | Education & Training
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced
Emergency Medicine Specialist / Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
to join the Emergency Department at
Griffith Base Hospital
, within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
This is an opportunity to work within a progressive regional health service, providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse community while contributing to clinical education and the ongoing development of emergency services.
About Murrumbidgee Local Health District Murrumbidgee Local Health District employs more than
3,500 staff
across
33 public hospitals
, including two Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals and 16 Multi-Purpose Services.
MLHD supports approximately
245,000 people
across an extensive geographic area of approximately
125,561 square kilometres
, spanning southern Current South Wales from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest and along the Victorian border.
The District is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare and continually improving services for communities across regional and rural NSW.
About Griffith Base Hospital
Griffith Base Hospital
provides a broad range of specialist services, including both resident and visiting specialists.
Services Include
Emergency Medicine
Critical Care
General Medicine
General Surgery
Paediatrics
Oncology
Obstetrics
Respiratory Medicine
Renal Dialysis
Hospital in the Home
Rehabilitation
This provides Emergency Medicine specialists with exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and access to a diverse range of inpatient and specialist services.




The Opportunity Reporting to the
Clinical Director of the Emergency Department
, the Staff Specialist / VMO will:
Provide consultant-level clinical care to Emergency Department patients
Participate in the consultant on-call roster
Support optimal patient outcomes through high-quality assessment and management
Contribute to the education and training activities of the department
Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams
Contribute to the ongoing development of emergency services within the hospital
Further responsibilities and requirements will be provided as part of the formal position description.
About You The successful applicant will be an appropriately qualified
Emergency Medicine Specialist
with:
Fellowship of ACEM or equivalent specialist qualifications
Current or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Demonstrated experience in Emergency Medicine
Ability to provide high-quality consultant-level clinical care
Commitment to education, training and multidisciplinary teamwork
Eligibility to work in Australia
Internationally trained Emergency Medicine specialists may also be considered, subject to Australian specialist recognition and registration requirements.
Why Griffith? Griffith offers an attractive regional lifestyle with access to a strong range of community, cultural, sporting and recreational facilities.
Located in the Riverina region of NSW, Griffith provides an excellent balance between professional opportunity and lifestyle, with a welcoming community and a diverse local economy.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Consultant-level Emergency Medicine position
Staff Specialist or VMO arrangements
Regional NSW location
Broad range of emergency and inpatient services
Participation in consultant on-call
Education and teaching opportunities
Supportive multidisciplinary environment
Opportunity to contribute to regional healthcare
Excellent lifestyle outside the major metropolitan centres
International applicants welcome, subject to eligibility
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📌 Staff Specialist/Vmo - Emergency Department (Facem) - Griffith Base Hospital (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales