WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential
- Bathurst, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 p.a. + $5 - $10K NSW Health - (conditions apply - to find out more, visit )/ As per VMO Fee for Service Determination
Hours Per Week: 40 hours pw / As per roster
Location:Applications Close: 26 October 2025 - 11.59pmWestern 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 opportunityThe total remuneration package (which includes salary, superannuation, TESL and other allowances) is $365,000 to $400,000.Bathurst is one of the fastest growing regional cities in NSW with Bathurst Hospital one of the closest regional hospitals to Sydney, where in under 3 hours drive, you can be crossing the harbour bridge. It offers the best of both worlds.Bathurst Health Service is a level 4 referral facility with 100 beds, having undergone redevelopment in 2011 and with a redevelopment currently in progress, due to be completed in 2027.With a budget of $200m the new redevelopment will deliver a mix of new and refurbished areas, expanded services including emergency and maternity, and improved paediatrics, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services.It's a great time to be part of the expanding Bathurst Health Service team.Bathurst Maternity teamBathurst has a level 4 maternity unit with over 500 babies birthed each year, supported by a level 3 special care nursery. The unit uses an integrated care model, either specialist or midwife led, collaborating across a multidisciplinary care team, including O&G specialists, GP obstetricians, midwives, social workers, physiotherapists, sonographers, dietitians, and diabetes educators.The team is currently implementing the Maternity Antenatal and Postnatal Service (MAPS) providing a continuity of care model, a team based approach and robust support for staff specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology.Bathurst maternity is looking forward expanding its service with a day assessment unit, private consultation areas and modern birthing suites part of the redevelopment.Why Choose Bathurst for your next role?· Ability to choose your own pathway within O&G, eg: maintaining work relationships with Sydney hospitals, developing and practicing skills in sub-specialty area of choice or leadership aspirations - the Bathurst team support you to reach your personal career goals.· Be a part of the new expansion - help us develop a great service and leave your legacy to the community of Bathurst.· Our GP Obstetrics team, enables you to focus on more complicated cases and challenging procedures and you can benefit from our GPs strong local network for continuity of care.· You'll be able to mentor and teach students from Western Sydney University, Notre Dame, and Charles Sturt.· Opportunities abound for research, and quality improvement initiatives.· Strong connections to other large hospitals in Western NSW District and also to tertiary referral hospital, Nepean, in Sydney.· Experience both professional fulfillment and community engagement, building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues in a setting where your contributions are genuinely valued.Be part of a team that's passionate about delivering exceptional care and shaping the future of women's health in regional Australia. Your expertise can make a profound difference here and you will be duly rewarded.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 theWhere you'll be workingA comfortable and scenic 3 hour drive from the Sydney CBD, Bathurst is Australia's oldest inland colonial settlement and is close enough to feel accessible to the big city, but far enough away to feel relaxed & spacious. With a population of around 45,000 people, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home.Facilities in Bathurst include a very busy entertainment centre, regional art gallery, conservatorium, 3 museums, a cinema and a multitude of sporting facilities. A large shopping precinct, strong café scene and great local pubs and restaurants are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community.Bathurst is home to a range of public and private schools, TAFE and Charles Sturt University - Australia's largest region university. Bathurst is also multicultural centre with communities from all over the world and an active that brings these communities together.There is no shortage of things to see and do, you can explore Bathurst and surrounding villages, participate in one of the many events in the Bathurst Event Calendar, or check out the community directory for special interest clubs, sporting clubs and service organisations.For more please visit our .Please consider practising where your services are truly needed, in Bathurst. In many cases, underserved patients in smaller communities must drive hundreds of kilometres for care. People living in rural areas are deeply affected by the medical professional shortage. Practising in rural locations amplifies the number of people you can impact and make difference to their lives. Working in rural settings becomes an immersive experience. Specialist doctors are especially well-regarded. Community and togetherness helps establish strong continuity of care.Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us in Western NSW Local Health DistrictWestern 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.When applying you will need to address the following Selection Criteria
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist via the appropriate International Medical Graduate pathway.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Be available to participate in an on-call roster as required and to respond on-site within a reasonable time.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
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