At Orange Health Service, we place a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality education and training opportunities for Junior Medical Officers (JMOs). Resources and experiences that will support your clinical development include:

Dedicated weekly PGY2 teaching program

PGY2 Journal Club

Grand Rounds

Simulation Centre and Skills Lab training

Access to vocational courses and workshops

We actively encourage the development of critical thinking, analytical skills, and research capabilities. JMOs are well supported by senior medical staff, and term allocations are designed to accommodate individual preferences wherever possible, helping to align rotations with your preferred career and training pathways.

We offer terms in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ED, ICU, General Medicine, Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, Haematology Oncology and Palliative services (HOPs), Psychiatry, Psychogeriatrics, Child and Adolescent Mental Health as well as GP terms for a true Rural Generalist experience.

About Orange Hospital

Focusing on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in NSW and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. The 520 bed campus has a 270 bed general hospital, with five operating suites and 60 specialised treatment areas.

Opened in 2011, services include FACEM-staffed emergency, inclusive of trauma; level 5 intensive care, medical, general and specialist surgical; obstetrics; paediatrics; level 4 maternity; dialysis; dental; cardiology, stroke, telestroke, interventional cardiology; radiation oncology; ambulatory care; rehabilitation; sub-acute/non-acute; diagnostic and a range of primary and community health services.

The hospital has one of the largest regional clinical trials units conducting a range of trials (incl tele‐trials and phase 1 trials) across a several specialties.

Our team provides high performing, harmonious care with a multitude of valuable training opportunities in a supportive and convivial environment. The scope, size and stability of the team, and our commitment to training and experiential learning, make it an ideal platform for trainee development. Special emphasis is placed on developing clinical autonomy, organisational skills, close working relationships with senior clinicians and where appropriate, supervision of junior trainees.

Orange Health Service is a teaching hospital associated with the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University. There is an excellent record of success in college professional exams and also future placement with metropolitan hospital training programs.
And importantly, our supportive administrative team caters to trainees as individuals in their rostering schedules and career pathways, so it’s no wonder Orange is well known for great trainee experiences.

About Orange

Just three and a half hours from Sydney and Canberra and home to nearly 70,000 people, the Orange Region is a unique appealing blend of a vibrant regional city, historic villages, abundant natural resources, scenic landscapes and established infrastructure. It’s also a leading wine growing region with over 30 cellar doors all within 20 minutes from the city.

Imagine finishing your shift and heading to play an indoor team sport, hit the heights of a hiking trail, or take time out in a buzzing local pub — all just minutes from home. Orange offers the perfect fusion of laid-back regional living and sophisticated city culture.

Wine & Dine Capital: Home to some of Australia’s most awarded cool-climate wineries and many restaurants.

Nature on Your Doorstep: Surrounded by national parks, lakes, and bushwalking trails — ideal for weekend adventures.

A Place to Belong: Great schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a strong sense of community.

A lifestyle you can afford: Choose the lifestyle you want with real housing options and room to breathe.

Orange is the perfect place for those looking for excellent clinical training while still enjoying a good work life balance. Apply now!

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 Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more

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:

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

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.

Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and the other members of the healthcare team.

Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the healthcare team.

Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Satisfactory report of clinical performance from current Supervisor of Training.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Medical Administration via email Sarah.Sharp@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 3536

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.

Applications Close: 12, October 2026