WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - General Medicine - Gastroenterologist/ Hepatology - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential.

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time - 0.5FTE / Fee for Service / Sessional

Position Classification:Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 (not including superannuation and allowances) / As per Sessional VMO Determination or Fee for Service VMO Determination
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week / As per Roster
Location:Bathurst NSW

Applications Close:29 November 2026 - 11.59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment 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 chance

The Staff Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Medicine will provide comprehensive specialist medical services at Bathurst Health Services, Western NSW Local Health District. The role encompasses inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology and hepatology care, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, general medical inpatient management and consultation services, as well as outreach services to regional facilities as required.

The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of gastroenterology services, including multidisciplinary clinics, clinical meetings and endoscopy capability. They will participate in a 1-in-8 General Medicine on-call roster and provide clinical leadership,



supervision and education to registrars, junior medical officers and medical students, supporting Bathurst Health Services’ accredited Basic Physician Training program.

The position also involves participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, service planning and professional development activities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based patient care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and senior medical colleagues to strengthen specialist services and improve health outcomes for the Bathurst and wider Central West community.

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.

What we can offer you

- Salary consistent with the Staff specialists award including superannuation, and access to salary packaging.
- Relocation and accommodation assistance.
- Contemporary, well equipped work environments.
- Flexible work/life balance.
- Attractive Salary Package,



up to 5 weeks Annual Leave with 4 weeks leave including 17.5% leave loading; 5 weeks per year Training Education and Study Leave (TESL), and 10 days paid sick leave per year (dependent on classification).
- Dynamic team environment.
- Country living with a meaningful career path
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including theFitness Passport

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our websiteWestern NSW Health Careers.

The General Medicine and Gastroenterology Department at Bathurst Health Services provides comprehensive specialist medical care to patients across Bathurst and the surrounding Central West region of New South Wales. The department is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the ongoing development of specialist services for regional communities.

The General Medicine service provides care for patients with a broad range of acute and complex medical conditions, including inpatient management, specialist consultations and ongoing clinical assessment. The team works collaboratively with other medical specialties, nursing staff and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes.

The department supports an active Basic Physician Training program, providing opportunities for registrars, junior medical officers and medical students to develop their clinical knowledge and skills through supervised practice, teaching and participation in clinical meetings and educational activities.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The Gastroenterology service

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