Career Medical Officer

St John of God Richmond Hospital

Located in northwest Sydney, Hawkesbury region, North Richmond. The hospital is a highly regarded 112 bed specialist mental health facility. It is recognised for delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Your Role

You will bring your skills, knowledge and confidence to the role of Career Medical Officer, working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists as part of dedicated multidisciplinary clinical teams. This permanent full-time/ part-time position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals while delivering high-quality psychiatric and medical care within a supportive and patient-focused environment.

In this role, you will provide medical care alongside accredited Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), including facilitating psychiatric risk assessments and providing comprehensive medical assessments and management of consumers while contributing to the delivery of exception patient centred care. You will work closely with VMO’s, Unit Managers, Admissions Officers and clinical staff to support patient assessment, treatment planning, ongoing care and discharge processes, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation, medication records and transfer summaries.

You will play an active role in supporting the broader clinical team through participation in case reviews, case conferences, training sessions, and professional development activities. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support a range of committees as part of the hospital's clinical governance framework. In addition, you will maintain current knowledge of developments in Psychiatry and General Practice to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have at least three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting and you will demonstrate a genuine interest in Psychiatry and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care while working under the guidance and supervision of senior clinicians.

The successful candidate will possess strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Experience in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) services is desirable, although training and support can be provided.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

A welcoming and supportive cultureHighly competitive salary and entitlementsSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsPermanent term FulltimePaid Parental leave 9 weeks full pay/28 weeks half pay. Opportunities for education and professional developmentAssistance with Australian work visas and Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today.

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Catherine Keyvar, ph. (02) 45706100

Applications Close: September 22, 2026

Agency applications will not be considered for this role.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.