Employment Type: Sessional
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: As per VMO Determination
Hours Per Week: As per roster
Location: Orange NSW Dubbo, NSW
Applications Close: 23 August 2026 - 11.59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.
About the opportunity
WNSWLHD Radiation Oncology is a highly advanced and leading service that uses advanced techniques and technologies combined with a sub-specialisation model of care. Radiation Oncology is part of the district-wide Cancer Services directorate operating networked departments in Dubbo and Orange.
WNSWLHD has a highly skilled, experienced and supportive group of Radiation Oncologists leading the way in cancer care and innovation through Ultra-hypofractionation, SRS and SBRT techniques. WNSWLHD has networked departments that are full Varian sites with advanced technologies including True-beam Linacs with Hyper-Arc, Halcyon Linac with HyperSight as well as RapidPlan and RAD planning capabilities. WNSWLHD Radiation Oncology prioritises staff development, work flexibility and is invested in the performance of research and participation in clinical trials.
What we can offer you
Country living with a meaningful career path
Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Orange or Dubbo Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
With a focus on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in New South Wales and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. Newly developed in 2011 on the grounds of Bloomfield Campus, the 520 bed state of the art facility has a 200 bed general hospital, with five operating suites and 60 specialised treatment areas.
Dubbo Health Service has been under redevelopment at the existing site since 2013. With 189 beds the current services include: Emergency Department, General and Specialised Medical/Surgical, Maternity, Paediatrics, Intensive/Coronary Care, Palliative and Oncology Care, Renal, Orthopaedics, Medical Imaging, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Mental health, Allied Health, Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Clinics, Stroke Services and Cardio-pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Dubbo Health Service's mission is 'Better Health through the Provision of Quality Health Care'.
Moving to our Region.
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Registered or eligible for full registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Radiation Oncologist with Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologist (FRANZCR) or other relevant college, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated technical and professional competence in Radiation Oncology, including and possession of (or eligibility for) full Medical Indemnity insurance and EPA licence for Radiation Oncology and familiarity with CT planning for all common types of tumors, for both radical and palliative radiation therapy.
3. Commitment to the development of the Cancer and Palliative Care Clinical Stream including participation in relevant Area, State, and National committees, as required to develop evidence-based, multidisciplinary models of cancer care within existing Australian and NSW-wide radiation oncology protocols.
4. A commitment to continued equitable participation in a hospital on-call roster with other specialist staff including provision of outreach services to rural communities.
5. Demonstrate skills & attributes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
High level interpersonal & communication skills;
Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team;
Experience & involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice;
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision;
Familiarity with software applications to facilitate communication and planning in the public health environment.
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance activities and to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including the ability to lead and participate in collaborative research.
7. Relevant clinical experience including clinical work with modern radiotherapy technology at a post fellowship level is essential. Demonstrated expertise and experience in the management and radiation treatment of a variety of tumor types.
8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website.
NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work' badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Note: As per NSW Ministry of Health Information Bulletin IB2026_010, to be engaged as a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
For role related queries or questions contact Rod Hammond via email rodney.hammond@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 7345.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up - Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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