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SNSWLHD - VMO - Forensic Medicine - District Wide. Apply via eCredential.


Company : NSW Government


Location : Ryde, New south wales


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Employment Type:VariousLocation: District WidePosition Classification:Visiting Medical OfficerRemuneration: -View VMO Rates HereHours Per Week:As requiredRequisition ID:REQ658144Applications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026 - APPLY HERECome and join our team at Southern and experience all our District has to offer!So much to explore in the Southern NSW regionThe majestic Snowy Mountains, the sparkling Sapphire Coast, the verdant Yass Valley, the Great Dividing Range and the Southern Tablelands all highlight the unique area that is the Southern NSW region. Youll find a thriving beef and dairy industry that began in the 1850s in Bega, the cheese capital of Australia. In Goulburn, the Big Merino is a symbol of the 200-year-old local wool industry.Follow the oyster trail from Bermagui to Wonboyn; fish, surf and kayak in Batemans Bay; spot platypus in Bombala; see the remnants of early pioneer life in Delegate; marvel at the Snowy Hydro dams in Cooma and Khancoban; visit the Mogo Zoo; ski, mountain bike or hike in Kosciuszko National Park; and pan for gold or pick some cherries in Young. Resident wildlife includes kangaroos, wallabies, possums, bandicoots, sea eagles, parrots, lyrebirds and wombats.The area is home to more than 200,000 residents, including four large Aboriginal nations: Gundungurra, Ngunnawal, Ngarigo and Yuin. The population is expected to keep growing, with the fastest-growing age group being aged 65 and over. Affordable housing, wide-open spaces, plenty to do and see, arts and cultural events, and a rich history are what attract people to become residents of the area.About Southern NSW LHDTheSouthern NSW Local Health Districtincludes 15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than 2,300 people in the region. Check out more onSouthern NSW LHD on Facebookand theSouthern NSW LHD YouTube Channel.The Welcome ExperienceWe know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether its just an initial enquiry, or youre ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family.A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.To find out more on what it is like to live and work inRegional NSW click hereThe Welcome Experience.andregister your details viaThe Welcome Experience registration.Support For:Working within SNSWLHDSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroA team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyleWhat you''ll be doingProvide contemporary comprehensive forensic and medical care for adult victims of sexual assault presenting to health facilities across Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD).Selection CriteriaCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner with interest in/commitment to fields of Women''s Health, OBS and Gynaecology or Emergency Medicine and experience in clinical and forensic management of adult sexual assault.Working towards or commitment to completion of ECAV Introduction to the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault as offered by the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV).Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific DiseasesThis is a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.Australian Work RightsPlease note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.auAt Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people ofAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people with a disability and people from theLGBTQI+ community to apply.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact:Gemma Evans Integrated Violence Abuse and Neglect Services (IVANS) Manager onApplications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026 - APPLY HERE