Visiting Medical Officer Haematologist- Apply via e-credential

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Requisition ID: REQ692283

Location: Broken Hill

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide specialist visiting Clinical Haematology services to patients of Far West Local Health District through outpatient consultation, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical governance activities, and expert advice to ensure safe, high-quality and accessible haematology care for rural and remote communities.

Providing 8 hours per week (16 hours per fortnight) comprising approximately 4-6 clinical hours (on-site and/or remote) and 2-4 clinical administrative hours per week (remote). Hours and fraction of on-site and remote and open to negotiation. Travel to and accommodation in Broken Hill are provided.

About The Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

Why Broken Hill?

Make a lasting impact where it matters most. As a VMO providing Clinical Haematology services to Broken Hill and Far West LHD, you will have a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, specialist care to some of Australia's most remote and resilient communities. Through a flexible hybrid model combining on-site outreach and remote service delivery, you will provide expert leadership in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of both benign and malignant haematological conditions, working alongside dedicated local clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the best of both worlds: the professional fulfilment of practising broad and meaningful clinical haematology in a rural healthcare setting, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in health equity by bringing specialist services closer to home for remote communities. Supported by telehealth, established referral pathways, strong clinical networks with Adelaide and Sydney, and a highly collaborative healthcare environment, you will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of specialist care in the Far West. Join us in delivering high-quality care while enjoying the professional variety and rewarding impact that comes with serving rural and remote communities in Far West NSW.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and current unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with recognised specialist qualifications and registration in Clinical Haematology, or specialist recognition deemed equivalent by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated contemporary clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant haematological disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist consultation services within rural, regional and/or remote health settings, including telehealth models of care.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety and risk management activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development, teaching and support of medical, nursing and allied health staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with patients, families, community stakeholders and tertiary referral services to support patient-centred care.

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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chrisakis on Karen.Chrisakis@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 10th October 2026

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At Far West 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.

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