WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer-Geriatrician PPT 0.8FTE - Bathurst

Employment Type :Permanent Part Time / Fee for Service
Position Classification :Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration : $197,583 - $266,942 pa (excluding Superannuation and allowances) / As per VMO Fee for Service Determination
Hours Per Week : 32 / As per Roster
Location: Bathurst NSW

Applications Close: 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working workplace that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

Shape the Future of Geriatric Care in One of Australia's Most Vibrant Regional Communities

Are you a passionate Geriatrician looking for an chance to make a genuine impact while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle?

Bathurst Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Staff Specialist Geriatrician to join our growing Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of contemporary geriatric services, improve outcomes for older people, and enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of New South Wales' premier regional centres.

About the Role

As the Geriatrician, you will provide specialist clinical care and leadership for older patients experiencing frailty, cognitive impairment,



complex comorbidities, functional decline, and other age‑related syndromes. The position may also incorporate aspects of General Medicine as required.

You will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising:

- Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care
- ASET Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist – AARCS
- Social Worker

Together, the team delivers comprehensive geriatric assessment, proactive intervention, discharge planning, and coordinated care that supports safe transitions from hospital to home or residential aged care.

This role offers the opportunity to:

- Lead and influence the development of geriatric services across Bathurst Health Service
- Deliver comprehensive geriatric assessment and specialist consultation
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case conferences
- Support patient‑centred and family‑inclusive care
- Mentor and educate medical, nursing, and allied health staff
- Drive quality improvement, service innovation, and clinical governance initiatives
- Contribute to improved patient outcomes, reduced length of stay, and enhanced patient flow

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a clinician who:

- Holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with specialist recognition in Geriatric Medicine




- Is eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Demonstrates excellence in the assessment and management of older people with complex needs
- Has a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to care
- Is committed to service development, quality improvement, and education
- Values innovation, leadership, and patient‑centred care

Why Join Western NSW Local Health District?

Western NSW Local Health District is committed to delivering world‑class healthcare to regional communities. We offer:

- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Opportunities for leadership and service development
- Access to teaching, research, and professional development
- Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits
- Relocation assistance and recruitment incentives may be available to eligible candidates

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

The Aged Care and Older Persons Multidisciplinary Team is a high‑value service delivering measurable improvements in quality, safety, patient outcomes, and hospital flow. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of geriatric care in regional NSW while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle in one of Australia's

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