Voluntary Assisted Dying - Visiting Medical Officer - Sessional (Apply via eCredential)

Applications close: 30/08/26 

For role related queries or questions contact Kavitha Shetty on 0425 405 *** or via email on

**************@health.nsw.gov.au 

About The Opportunity  

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified medical practitioner to join the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Central Support Service as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO). In this role, you will provide expert assessment and management of people seeking access to voluntary assisted dying under the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022, delivering services across hospital and community settings. Acting as a Coordinating, Consulting and/or Administering Practitioner, you will help ensure high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements. You will also contribute to clinician support, education, research, and professional development, playing a key role in the ongoing development of VAD services across the District. 

 

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. 

 

What You'll be doing  

The Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Visiting Medical Officer ( VMO) will provide expert medical assessment and management of people requesting access to voluntary assisted dying under the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 and will work as part of the SWSLHD VAD Central Support Service. They will ensure a high standard of professional performance acting as VAD Coordinating, Consulting, and Administering practitioners, and contribute to the program to so that clinicians, services, and the public are well served, and all aspects of the legislation are complied with.  

SWSLHD VAD Services are provided to people within our hospitals and community settings.  

The VMO will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research, and professional development.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the SWSLHD.  

To fulfill the Coordinating or Consulting practitioner role, applicants must hold specialist registration or hold general registration and have been practicing in the medical profession for at least 10 years.  

To fulfill the Administering Practitioner role, applicants must hold specialist registration, or general registration and have been practicing in the medical profession for at least 5 years.  

Mandatory training will be required to fulfil these roles and will be supported by SWSLHD.  

 

How to Apply  

 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our

application guide

for information on how to respond to criteria and

improve your application

.  

 

1. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australiaand Fellow of a recognised Australasian Specialist College or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia and/or practiced in the medical profession for at least 10 years as the holder of General Registration as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973. 

2. Completion of the mandatory Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioner training and be registered as a authorised Practitioner with the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board. 

3. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice. 

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

5. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff. 

6. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development. 

7. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level. 

8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. 

 

Need more information?

1) Click here for the

Position Description
 

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact mailto:**********@health.nsw.gov.auSWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au or mailto:***************@health.nsw.gov.auSWSLHD**************@health.nsw.gov.au.

• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce

  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact mailto:***************@health.nsw.gov.au ***************@health.nsw.gov.au . Support is also available through the https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx Stepping Up website .

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us? 

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via https://nswhealth.smartsalary.com.au/Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/eods/ Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through https://cloudflare.fitnesspassport.com.au/ Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information  

• Temporary visa holders

  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• Vaccination Requirements

  • All staff must meet NSW https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-schemeChild Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.