Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

REQ

Employment Type Quinquennium – ending 30 June 2027
Position Classification : Visiting Medical Officer – General Practice - Emergency Medicine
Hours Per Week : Zero Hours
Requisition ID : REQ

Successful applicants will be eligible for reappointment for the subsequent quinquennium (2027–2032)
The position will be located at Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital within the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.





- Possess or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination, and / or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- 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.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of qualified behaviour to junior medical staff.




- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014. Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. To apply you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Applications close 01 November 2026.

The General Practitioner Emergency Department will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Emergency Medicine Specialty Department. Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioner for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Dr Paul Hanley – HoD Emergency, Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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