Visiting Medical Officer – Medical Forensic Unit – Primary Care Community Health in Sydney

Employment Type: Quinquennium – Ending 30 June 2027

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer – MFU

Hours per week: Zero Hours contract

Requisition ID: REQ632725

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Successful applicants will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Medical Forensic Unit. The position will work on a zero hours contract basis and be required to participate in the on-call roster. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine of the RCPA; or, Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine of the (RACP); or, Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; or, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award, and evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Clinical Forensic Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Clinical Forensic Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014. Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment.

To apply you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Enquiries

Dr Glenys Griffiths, Medical Lead Medical Forensic Unit – 0486108***

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 01 November 2026.