Visiting Medical Officer GP jobs

Integrated and Community Health

Fixed Term GP Visiting Medical Officers

Department of Western Sydney Diabetes

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=228198b7-d304-4485-9621-079371b6a932

Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JUNE 2026

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has established four quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer posts for appointments within the Department of Western Sydney Diabetes. The positions will be primarily located at Mt Druitt Community Health Centre and will suit General Practitioners with interest in management of diabetes. Accordingly, Western Sydney Local Health District WSLHD invites applications from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s).

The appointment will be offered as fixed term contract for up to 12 months from the date of appointment. Contract start dates will be negotiated with successful applicants to ensure the appointment period is correctly aligned with service requirements and agreed roster plan. Applicants who are not successful for an appointment at the outset may be placed on an eligibility list for future GP-VMO vacancies within 12 months of being interviewed.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the key population health priorities within WSLHD and take responsibility for the delivery of good medical care, accept accountability for clinical outcomes, and appropriate stewardship of community resources.

They will work as member of a multidisciplinary team, role modelling best practice and contribute to the review and development of care processes, monitoring of emerging issues and the implementation of change.

Undertake clinical responsibilities by providing patient care, liaising with other doctors and health care providers, and maintaining appropriate records and confidentiality, including obtaining and documenting consent for medical treatment.

Participate in clinical leadership and governance by proactively managing patient feedback, monitoring care outcomes and reporting unexpected clinical outcomes, unwarranted clinical variations and significant concerns with quality of care.

Participate in and facilitates education planning and delivery to undergraduate and postgraduate health professional trainees, as appropriate.