Employment Type: Temporary Full Time for 3 years / Sessional
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $197,583 - $266,942 pa (Not including superannuation and allowances) / As per VMO Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: 40 hours / up to 40 hours per week
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 opportunity

An exciting chance to lead, shape and transform emergency medicine at Bathurst Health Service.

Bathurst Health Service (BHS) is entering an exciting period of transformation, with a $200 million hospital redevelopment that will see our Emergency Department double in size, creating a unique opportunity to reimagine how emergency care is delivered to our community.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) who is passionate about clinical leadership, innovation and building a sustainable, high-performing Emergency Department for the future.

This is more than a traditional medical leadership role. It is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, shape contemporary models of emergency care, strengthen our medical workforce and help build an Emergency Department that delivers safe, timely and exceptional care for the Bathurst community and surrounding region.

The position is a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment for three years, comprising 0.5 FTE medical leadership and management responsibilities and 0.5 FTE clinical practice.

Working closely with the Bathurst Health Service Executive, and in partnership with nursing, allied health and operational leaders, the Director will play a pivotal role in:

· Transforming emergency care – leading the development and implementation of contemporary, innovative models of care that maximise the opportunities presented by our new Emergency Department and improve patient access, experience and outcomes.

· Building a sustainable medical workforce – strengthening recruitment, retention, clinical supervision, education and training, while progressing ACEM accreditation and reducing reliance on temporary medical staffing.

· Driving clinical excellence and performance – providing strong clinical governance, supporting quality and safety, improving patient flow and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

· Shaping the future of our service – providing medical leadership through the redevelopment, including service redesign, workforce planning, clinical integration and transition into the expanded Emergency Department.

· Strengthening partnerships – working collaboratively across Bathurst Health Service, Orange Health Service and the broader Western NSW Local Health District, alongside NSW Ambulance, retrieval services and primary care providers, to deliver more connected and sustainable emergency care.

We are looking for a collaborative, visible and inspiring clinical leader who can bring people together,



challenge traditional ways of working and translate a shared vision into meaningful improvements for patients and staff.

If you are passionate about emergency medicine, enjoy leading change and want to make a lasting difference to emergency care in regional NSW, we would love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to help shape the next chapter of emergency medicine at Bathurst Health Service.

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 the Fitness 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 website Western NSW Health Careers.

While we all look forward to Bathurst’s brand new, double sized ED facilities, the team continues to innovate to deliver quality care to patients and create a more efficient and rewarding workplace for staff members.

The ED team is a diverse group of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, ASET nurse and a nurse practitioner. This multidisciplinary approach fosters a collaborative environment where team members support each other, leading to high staff morale and job satisfaction. The team has recently completed a redesign of ED during the re-development and are piloting new models of care. With a focus on improved patient flow and to reduce ED overcrowding, the Bathurst ED is one of the first in WNSWLHD to commence the ECAT, giving Doctors more time to work on patient management plans and more opportunities to streamline care in collaboration with ED nurses.

Optimised triage processes including advanced nurse triage and streaming pathways are in place to accelerate patient flow, reduce waiting times and improve patient experience.

Bathurst is currently piloting a nurse practitioner-led front-end mode for lower acuity patients. The team works closely with local GPs, Marathon Health, and Primary Health Networks to establish early intervention pathways and care alternatives to avoid unnecessary ED presentations. Examples include direct GP-to-hospital communication, scheduled “hot clinics” for follow-up care, and partnerships for chronic disease management out of hospital.



We are also working towards FACEM accreditation.

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas training specialist pathways, and hold a current fellowship with the College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM)

2. Extensive clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and management together with a credible reputation as a senior emergency medicine clinician.

3. Demonstrated clinical leadership including the ability to motivate, engage and influence clinicians to participate in improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of evidence based Models of Care and other related frameworks.

4. Demonstrated experience working in complex organisations with an understanding of priorities in the NSW Health system.

5. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

6. Proven ability to develop, deliver to and report on performance against Key Performance Indicators.

7. Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex information accurately and rapidly.

8. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

How do I apply for this role?

Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.

Note: As per NSW Ministry of Health Information Bulletin IB2026_010, to be engaged as a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Need more information?

· Click here for the Position Description & Statement of Duties

· For role related queries or questions contact Krystal Curran via email **************@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5***.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship to work in Australia and registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8*** or email ***************@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

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