NSW Government

Career Medical Officer - Medical Administration 1.0FTE Temporary (3 years) - Liverpool Hospital (Please apply via eCredential)

🔍 Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital | Western Sydney

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General Medicine
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ575998 Requisition #

Created by Matthew Aldenhoven

Requisition ID: REQ575998 
Employment Type: Career Medical Officer 1FTE Temp (3Years) 
Location: Liverpool Hospital 
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer 
Applications close: 28/05/2025 
 
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Kashmira De Silva on 02 8738 8403 or via email on Kashmira.DeSilva@health.nsw.gov.au 
 
 
Click HERE to apply via e-Credential.
NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies
 
 
About The Opportunity 
 
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 
 
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care or for whom we are consulting. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
 


Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.

Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.

Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

 
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. Collaborating closely with the Director of Medical Services at Liverpool Hospital, engage in the recruitment of both senior and junior medical staff. This includes activities such as credentialing, determining the scope of clinical practice, conducting annual performance reviews, and providing ongoing support to all medical staff levels. 
 
2. Undertaking specific Medical Services duties, including incident investigation, managing complaints, managing coronial and medico-legal matters, preparing for National Standards Assessment, and addressing matters related to clinical governance, quality of care, and patient safety. 
 
3. Maintain a high standard of documentation for administrative and management actions, encompassing the completion of reports and correspondence. Ensure that relevant databases are kept up-to-date. 
 
4. Demonstrate a commitment to the education, training, and career development of medical officers. This includes supporting the professional development culture for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and overseeing the delivery and evaluation of a high-quality structured education and orientation program for IMGs. Actively participate in education and teaching activities at the Western Sydney University Clinical School. 
 
5. Work in collaboration with the Clinical Information Department (CID) as the medical clinical liaison, to contribute towards diagnosis, education and advice. 
 
6. Engage in or lead any hospital projects or activities as directed by the Director of Medical Services and General Manager. 
 
7. Foster a workplace culture that emphasises respect for individuals, teamwork, and continuous performance improvement. Uphold a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any actions undermining the professional standing of colleagues. Promote the wellbeing of medical officers. 
 
8. Adhere to policies and procedures set forth by the NSW Ministry of Health Department, South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), and the hospital, including strict compliance with the Code of Conduct. 
 
 
Need more information?
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Additional Information 

   

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit  Smart Salary  for more details. 

   

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including  Fitness Passport . 

   

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

   

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 

   

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. 

   

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 

   

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