MLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice (Non-Procedural) (Apply via eCredential)

Requisition ID: REQ583240 Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional/Fee For Service

Location: Finley Health Service, Finley NSW

FTE / Hours Per Week: Up to 40 hours per week

Applications Close: Sunday 22 November 2026

Applications: Apply via eCredential here

Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice (Non-Procedural), Finley Health Service

Shape Rural Healthcare and Deliver Meaningful Care Close to Home

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services. At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Visiting Medical Officer (General Practice), you will provide contemporary, comprehensive and professional medical services that are safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred. The role encompasses a broad rural generalist scope of practice, supporting the healthcare needs of the Finley community while delivering high-quality clinical care across multiple settings. You will provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as required by Murrumbidgee Local Health District. The position also involves participation in clinical handover, supervision and teaching activities, education and support of multidisciplinary staff, and contributing to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering best-practice care, maintaining continuity of treatment, and ensuring positive health outcomes for patients across the region.

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

Finley Health Service is an significant rural health facility within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, providing essential healthcare services to the local community and surrounding rural areas. Located in the picturesque Southern Riverina, Finley offers an exceptional country lifestyle with affordable living, strong community connections and easy access to larger regional centres including Albury and Shepparton. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with local schools, sporting facilities, community events and beautiful natural surroundings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner seeking the diversity and autonomy of rural medicine while being supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare across the region.

What We Can Offer You

Working for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District is more than a career choice - it's an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

- Make a Meaningful Difference – Contribute to the delivery of essential, high-quality healthcare for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Stay Active and Well – Access the Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Grow Professionally – Benefit from advanced education, training opportunities, and exposure to innovative health technologies and models of care.
- Holistic Wellbeing Support – Take advantage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and family-friendly workplace practices.

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 at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For Further Information

- Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
- For role related queries or questions contact Dr Damien Limberger via [email protected]

Important Information

- A National Police Check will be conducted.
- NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
- Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
- This position is Category A and requires compliance with NSW Health's Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination requirements.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability. Learn more about careers with Murrumbidgee Local Health District by visiting the MLHD Careers page.

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Selection Criteria

- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP/ ACRRM/RACP and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Minimum three (3) years post graduate clinical experience. Previous experience in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Rural Medicine an advantage.
- Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural emergency department including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

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