This website will be updated with new policies and other relevant information, as they come to hand.

Please note that this is a copy of the internal policy register which can only be accessed by an ACT Government login.

VMO contracts information

An example of the current VMO contract is available for download below. Please note that the contract is an example only and is provided for the information of prospective VMO's.

VMO Generic Contract

Link to Health (Visiting Medical Officer Core Conditions) Determination 2016

Contact us

For further information or advice regarding VMO contracts please call the VMO Contracts Management Team on (02) 6205 1536.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Clinical Policies, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures

Non-Clinical Policies, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures

This section applies to all VMO's.

Click to download Policies:

• Anti Discrimination, Harassment And Bullying Policy
• Appointment and Credentialing Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy
• Police Records Check Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Misconduct and Discipline Policy
• Acceptable Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Resources
• Work Health and Safety Policy
• Smoke-free Workplace Policy
• Elective Surgery Access Policy
• Essential Education Policy
• Staff Screening and Immunisation Policy
• Conflict Of Interest - Close Personal Relationships Policy
• Reviewing Clinical Competence following Receipt of a Complaint or Concern Policy
• Introduction of New Health Technology Policy
• Manual Handling Policy
• Travel Policy
• Travel Policy Form

Click to download Procedures and SOP's

• Conflict of Interest SOP
• Procurement Guideline
• Emergency Medicine Specialist on call - Criteria for Calling
• Recruitment of Senior Medical and Dental Practitioners SOP
• Credentialing and Defining the Scope of Clinical Practice SOP
• Blood Borne Virus in Health Care Workers SOP
• Hand Hygiene
• Anti Discrimination, Harassment And Bullying SOP
• Conflict Of Interest - Close Personal Relationships SOP
• Reviewing Clinical Competence following Receipt of a Complaint or Concern SOP
• Information and Communication Technology Resources - Acceptable Use