Career Medical Officer

Career Medical Officer - General Medicine – Griffith Base Hospital Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) – Griffith NSW Position Classification: Career Medical Officer Remuneration: $139,187.00 - $168,166.00 Requisition ID: REQ Employment Type: Full Time (Temporary) Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 07 December 2025 When you join the team at Griffith Base Hospital, you gain priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique medical cases, allowing you to advance your practical skills quickly. This rapid skill acquisition supports fast‑tracked career progression – the sky’s the limit What We Can Offer You Generous salary packaging options Corporate health and fitness program – Fitness Passport Career development and progression opportunities Affordable housing with excellent commuting times to our picturesque communities Welcoming, supportive staff and community lifestyle Supportive, collegiate and diverse work environment Ongoing professional development About the Hospital Griffith Base Hospital is a 119‑bed facility with 100 hospital‑care beds and 10 maternity beds. Each year it supports approximately 19,500 emergency presentations, 2,500 operations and 600 births. The hospital provides a 24‑hour Emergency Department (ED) with 15 ED spaces supported by an Intensive Care Unit and is equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Griffith with specialists across the NSW Critical Care Advisory Service. It offers a range of acute specialist services, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatric Medicine, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Intensive Care, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Dialysis and Rheumatology. Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment Funding of $250 million is underway, with the newly designed hospital opening its doors in June 2025. The redevelopment will bring all major health services under one roof in a purpose‑built three‑storey Clinical Services Building, with additional non‑clinical facilities, landscaping and car‑parking improvements. Completion is scheduled for 2025. Career Medical Officer (CMO) Pathway Available to doctors awaiting a training position with a GP College pathway or intending to work as CMOs. First year comprises Emergency Medicine, with essential training requirements including the Emergency Medicine Certificate (ACEM), DETECT, ALS1 and Emergency Management of Severe Trauma. What You’ll Be Doing Provide first‑line medical care to patients presenting to the hospital, including assessment, investigation, treatment and referral for ongoing non‑inpatient care or, upon consultation with consultant specialists, admission/transfer for inpatient care and discharge of patients. In accepting this position you agree to support core NSW public sector values of cultural diversity, equity and ethical practice, and to promote a healthy, safe and fair workplace through training and induction processes. Qualifications – External Selection Criteria Advanced ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in planning, delivery and coordination of patient care. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category with at least three (3) years experience in a Public Health setting. General Registration preferred. Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other team members. Advanced 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. Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description (link removed for clarity) Find out more about applying for this position (link removed for clarity) For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services GBH, at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr