Visiting Medical Officer - Child Psychiatry – Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team - Perm PT (Apply via eCredential)

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Requisition ID: REQ708277

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Located in:Fairfield Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Applications close: 25-11-2026

For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Kenton 0477 346 135or via email on [email protected]

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About The Opportunity

Join the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team within South Western Sydney Local Health District as a Visiting Medical Officer in Child Psychiatry, helping to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care for people with intellectual disability. This role provides the opportunity to deliver specialist clinical care while working collaboratively with health professionals, clients, their families and carers.

You will provide clinical management and treatment within the clinical privileges granted by the Chief Executive on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient-centred care, consultation, advice and capacity building to support good health outcomes for clients with intellectual disability.

In this role, you will:

Develop detailed treatment plans and maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

Provide consultation to other senior medical staff and care through ambulatory clinics, as required.

Apply contemporary evidence-based practice and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety and effective clinical handover.

Participate in teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff and support the development of other clinical staff.

Maintain professional development and contribute to departmental and District-level services within your credentialed scope.

Through Transforming Your Experience, SWSLHD is committed to care that is always safe, high quality and personalised, while supporting and empowering staff to achieve their full potential.

About You

You will be a medical practitioner registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia, and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and-or hold other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.

You will also demonstrate:

High-standard current clinical practice and the ability to adapt to contemporary evidence-based best practice.

A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Participation in undergraduate and-or postgraduate teaching and training, including supervision of junior medical staff.

A commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

The ability to support public health service objectives, use resources effectively and participate in LHD-level service delivery.

The ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and practitioners in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Appointment Requirements

Appointment requirements include a pre-employment health declaration, a current Working with Children Check clearance and a National Police Check conducted by the Health Service for recommended candidates. Medical indemnity coverage requirements apply as relevant to the appointment. Category A positions require compliance with SWSLHD and NSW Health staff immunisation requirements.

You must comply with work health and safety requirements and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. Respirator use, training and fit testing may be required. Support processes are available for workers who need to retain facial hair for religious observance or health reasons

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. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the Chief Executive (CE) on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

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 Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and-or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
2. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
3. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
4. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and-or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education- continuing professional development
6. 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

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

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