Employment Type: Quinquennium - to 30 June 2027

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Blue Mountains

VMO Hours: Zero hour contract

Requisition ID: REQ591400

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position(s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Possess or be eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR be eligible for the international medical graduate specialist accreditation pathway through RANZCOG. Applicants expecting to receive Fellowship within the next 6 months are eligible to apply.

Successful applicants will be eligible for reappointment for the subsequent quinquennium (2027-2032).

The appointees must demonstrate broad-based generalist experience in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including intrapartum care, antenatal clinics, Gynaecology theatre and acute presentations.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

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 Chance 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.

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the relevant award ( (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
3. Sound clinical knowledge and experience across the generalist scope of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, including intrapartum care and acute Gynaecology, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position,



with a high level of experience and competency in independently managing labour ward and gynaecological emergencies.
4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. 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 Childrens Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for furtherinformation: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Need more information?

Dr Theo Katzeff

Theodor.Katzeff@health

📌 NBMLHD – Visiting Medical Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
📍 Sydney