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Career Medical Officer


Company : NSW Health


Location : Griffith, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Career Medical Officer role at NSW Health14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Career Medical Officer role at NSW Health: Temporary VariousRemuneration: -Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: CAM25691Career Medical OfficerGriffith Base HospitalGenerous Salary Packaging optionsCorporate health and fitness program-Fitness PassportCareer development and progression opportunitiesAffordable housing with remarkable commute times to our picturesque communitiesGenuine welcoming and supportive staff and communities with a lifestyle second to none!Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.When you join the team at Griffith Base Hospital, you unlock priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique medical cases where you can quickly advance your practical skills. With this advanced skill acquisition and experience comes fast-tracked career progression; the skys the limit to how far you can go!Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environmentOngoing professional developmentSkills and experience to broaden and expand your medical careerThe best of both worlds career opportunities, welcoming communities and wonderful lifestyle!you will be workingRenowned for our world-class wineries and foodie culture supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Griffiths fascinating heritage and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. With historic buildings, impressive art galleries and museums coupled with boutique shopping, festivals and a vibrant nightlife, youll never be short of things to do in this progressive community. Griffith is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a population of approximately of 26,000 residents. It is the agricultural capital of the Western Riverina with a catchment drawing more than 52,000 people to the area. It is a unique multicultural rural town in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, often referred to as a little piece of Italy in the heart of the Riverina. Griffith and surrounding areas is one of the most productive and diverse agricultural regions in Australia. There are numerous wineries, excellent restaurants, and gourmet food producers for you to visit throughout the region. Griffith also boasts legendary country hospitality and a relaxed feel of contemporary rural Australia. The citys unmistakable Italian heritage is evident in the range of rustic cafes and eateries, delis and gelato bars, olive groves, farm fresh produce, friendly and welcoming locals and a passion for wine! Griffith and its villages have a rich blend of cultures and traditions with more than 70 nationalities adding to the cultural diversity. This has attracted many young families and travellers from around the world, with the mix of cultures often celebrated within the community.Want to learn more about the Griffith lifestyle?About The HospitalGriffith Base Hospital is a 119 bed facility with 100 hospital care beds and 10 maternity beds. Each year we support approximately 19,500 emergency presentations, 2,500 operations and 600 births. We provide a 24 hour Emergency Department (ED) with 15 ED spaces supported by an Intensive Care Unit and is also equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Griffith with specialists across the NSW Critical Care Advisory Service. The hospital provides a range of acute specialist services (resident and visiting) including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatric Medicine, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Intensive Care, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Dialysis and Rheumatology.Griffith Base Hospital RedevelopmentThe $250 million Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment will deliver Griffith and the surrounding communities with state-of-the art health facilities and enhanced health services closer to home.All major health services at the Griffith Base Hospital will be housed under one roof, in the purpose-built three storey Clinical Services Building designed to support contemporary models of care.Other works as part of the redevelopment include the Non Clinical Services Building, demolition of old hospital buildings, landscaping and car parking.The Redevelopment is scheduled for completion in 2025.Medical Careers at Griffith - The Rural Training PathwayAt Griffith Base Hospital we have a range of interesting and rewarding medical career pathways including:Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PathwayFacilitated rotations including mandatory hospital rotations required for general registration, RACGP and ACRRM GP training.Locally provided and facilitated education and development to support continued clinical learning.Career Medical Officer (CMO) PathwayAvailable to doctors awaiting a training position with a GP College training pathway or doctors intending to work as CMOs.First year comprises Emergency Medicine, with essential training requirements including the Emergency Medicine Certificate (ACEM), DETECT, ALS1 and Emergency Management of Severe Trauma.GP PathwayProvides registrars with the required hospital and advanced procedural training experience to work towards fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.Doctors can apply to undertake GP training under AGPT, ACRRM Independent Pathway, the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) or RACGP Practice Eligible Pathway.Advanced Skills PathwayAvailable for ACRRM and RACGP Registrars undertaking a Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP) qualification.Comprises 12 months advanced specialised training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, Adult Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Surgery (24 months for ACRRM).What You''ll Be DoingProvide first-line medical care to patients presenting to the Hospital, including assessment, investigation, treatment and referral for ongoing non-inpatient care or, on consultation with consultant specialists, admission/transfer for inpatient care and discharge of patients. In accepting this position you agree to support core NSW public sector values of cultural diversity, equity and ethical practice, and a healthy, safe and fair workplace and by addressing these core values in training courses and the induction process.Qualifications - ExternalMBBS or equivalent currently registered with the Medical Board of AustraliaDemonstrated three (3) years post graduate experience relevant to Emergency Medicine: an aggregate of at least six (6) month experience at a non-junior levelCompetence in performing all necessary urgent procedures commonly undertaken in Emergency DepartmentsDemonstrated team work, time management, organisations and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approached in assessment and management of the broad range of acute conditions in Emergency MedicineDemonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertiseDemonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a sensitive approach to clear communication with patients, carers, other professionals and the publicNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Danielle Fattore on Danielle.Fattore@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 5th August 2025MBBS or equivalent currently registered with the Medical Board of AustraliaDemonstrated three (3) years post graduate experience relevant to Emergency Medicine: an aggregate of at least six (6) month experience at a non-junior levelCompetence in performing all necessary urgent procedures commonly undertaken in Emergency DepartmentsDemonstrated team work, time management, organisations and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approached in assessment and management of the broad range of acute conditions in Emergency MedicineDemonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertiseDemonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a sensitive approach to clear communication with patients, carers, other professionals and the publicNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Danielle Fattore on Danielle.Fattore@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 05, August 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Medical Officer roles.Griffith, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoGriffith, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoGriffith, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoGriffith, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoGriffith, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoVMO - Rheumatology - Griffith Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)Griffith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoStaff Specialist/VMO - Emergency Department (FACEM) - Griffith Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)Griffith, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoGriffith, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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