Requisition ID:REQ644694 Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) RDSP Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time / Part Time / Contract

Location:
Deniliquin Remuneration (Award Based): Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional / Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, RDSP FTE / Hours Per Week: Various Applications Close:This is a rolling advertisement and applications will be assessed at submission VMO General Practice – Hospitalist – Emergency/Wards Be the Doctor Rural Communities Rely On – Shape Care, Save Lives, Lead with Impact

About Us
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 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, and make 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
- MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions. What you'll be doing In This Senior Hospitalist Role, You Will
- Provide comprehensive medical assessment and management of patients across Emergency, inpatient wards, oncology,and infusion clinic.




- Work alongside GP ED VMOs to assess emergency presentations, stabilise and transfer admitted patients, and ensure high quality, secure clinical care.
- Undertake daily ward rounds, manage inpatients, lead discharge planning, and coordinate care pathways.
- Deliver basic and advanced resuscitation, arrange retrievals and referrals, and provide confident decision making in acute care settings..
- Offer clinical oversight across the facility and provide leadership, supervision, and teaching to GP registrars, JMOs, and medical students.
- Participate in the on call roster and support other MLHD sites if credentialed.
- Contribute to high quality documentation, patient management planning, and use of clinical information systems. Applications are strongly encouraged from Rural Generalists with procedural qualifications in:
- Obstetrics: ARANZCOG (Adv P) / DRANZCOG Advanced
- Anaesthetics: DRGA / JCCA 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. Where you'll be working Located in the heart of the Riverina, Deniliquin Hospital is a well-supported rural facility serving a close-knit and welcoming community. At Deniliquin You Will Enjoy
- A collaborative and collegial medical team
- A broad variety of clinical presentations




- Strong links with retrieval services and regional referral centres
- A chance to practice meaningful, community focused medicine
- A supportive rural lifestyle with excellent schools, nature, and community connections
- This is a role where your skills are valued, your leadership has true impact, and your work directly improves outcomes for rural patients. Remuneration and incentives Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements. Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) GP Earn up to $247.30/hour (GP rate + practice rate), equating to $474,816 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks). Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Specialist Earn up to $275.85/hour (Specialist rate + practice rate), equating to $529,632 + super for eligible contracts (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks). Or progress to Senior Specialist VMO rates, earning up to $293.75/hour, which equates to $564,000 + super (based on 40 hrs/week for 48 weeks). Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) – Fee For Service & RDSP Fee for Service and Rural Doctors Settlement Package (RDSP) arrangements follow the Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award and the Public Hospitals VMO Determination. Payments are based on item numbers, service volumes, and rural loadings rather than a fixed hourly or annual figure. 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
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📌 VMO General Practice (Deniliquin)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Deniliquin