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 the advertisement.

Career Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine & Hospital in the Home (HITH)

The main purpose of this position is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision in a complex clinical environment.

The Career Medical Officer will gain experience in the management of unwell patients presenting to the Emergency Department. This role is for a period of 6 months in ED and 6 months in HITH.

Watch our video for the JMO Experience in Western NSW Local Health District.

What we can offer you

Country living with a meaningful career path

Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)

Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you’ll be working

You will be based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.

Just over a two hour drive from Sydney, Bathurst is close enough to feel accessible, but far enough away to feel unique. Located in the heart of Central Western NSW, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home.

A first class Entertainment Centre, Regional Art Gallery, Indoor Aquatic Centre, 3 museums and regional sporting fields are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours’ from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. There is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive. To

Qualifications - External

Essential Requirements:

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

Completion of at least two (2) postgraduate years of medical practice.

Valid NSW Working with Children check.

Cleared National Police check.

Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria:

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.

2. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and current authority to practice as a Medical Officer with the Medical Board of Australia.

3. Clinical experience relevant to the specialty area.

4. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills applicable to Australian medical practice.

5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, under direction of a Consultant, and ability to recognise own clinical limitations and consult as required.

6. Ability to equitably participate in the unit on-call roster with other medical practitioners as required and the ability to participate in a rotating roster including night duty.

7. Demonstrated active participation in and commitment to quality assurance and improvement activities.

8. Current licence to drive in NSW.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Krystal Curran via email

wnswlhd-bathurst-medicaladmin@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5574

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

As you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

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.

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 Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.

Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent and current authority to practice as a Medical Officer with the Medical Board of Australia.

Clinical experience relevant to the specialty area.

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills applicable to Australian medical practice.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, under direction of a Consultant, and ability to recognise own clinical limitations and consult as required.

Ability to equitably participate in the unit on-call roster with other medical practitioners as required and the ability to participate in a rotating roster including night duty.

Demonstrated active participation in and commitment to quality assurance and improvement activities.

Current licence to drive in NSW.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Krystal Curran on krystal.curran@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 23, October 2026