Requisition ID: REQ565126Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time up until December 2028Location: Campbelltown Mental HealthPosition Classification: Visiting Medical OfficerApplications close: 09/04/2025Contact Details: Leanne McKechnie - 0436 629 200 | Leanne.McKechnie@health.nsw.gov.auClick HERE to apply via e-Credential.NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agenciesAbout The OpportunityWorking as a Psychiatry Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Campbelltown Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the dynamic and evolving Mental Health Service in South Western Sydney. The role provides a platform for VMOs to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, with access to advanced resources, telehealth capabilities, and a strong commitment to innovation in mental health services. Joining the team means being part of a progressive service dedicated to improving mental health outcomes while fostering professional development and collaboration across specialties.What You'll Be DoingProvide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care.Where you will be workingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural communities, providing a wide range of services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionAdditional InformationSalary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care.Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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