Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (up to 0.8 FTE*)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Specialty: Chemical Pathology

Facility:Liverpool Hospital

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Requisition ID: REQ699327

*Fractional appointments may be considered upon negotiation with the Local Pathology Director.

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please clickto apply.

What you'll be doing

• The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Chemical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Selection Criteria

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Chemical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to obtain Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2027 are eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
• Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Chemical Pathology.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will notbe shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request mustbe supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own costprior to appointment.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

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

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice
• Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Penelope Motum, Local Pathology Director, NSWHP - Liverpool on [email protected].

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (up to 0.8 FTE*)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Specialty: Chemical Pathology

Facility:Liverpool Hospital

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Requisition ID: REQ699327

*Fractional appointments may be considered upon negotiation with the Local Pathology Director.

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please clickto apply.

What you'll be doing

• The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Chemical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Selection Criteria

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Chemical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to obtain Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2027 are eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
• Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Chemical Pathology.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will notbe shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request mustbe supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own costprior to appointment.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.

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

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice
• Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Penelope Motum, Local Pathology Director, NSWHP - Liverpool on [email protected].

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

An opportunity to join the Psychiatry Team in the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type:Sessional

Duration:Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Psychiatry Consultant
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr James Baee on (02) 9462 9100 or email [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An opportunity to join the Psychiatry Team in the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type:Sessional

Duration:Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Psychiatry Consultant
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr James Baee on (02) 9462 9100 or email [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An opportunity to be part of the Department of General Medicine at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type:Fee-for-Service

Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in General Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent General Medicine Consultant
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Nicholas Benton on (02) 9741 5473 or email [email protected]

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An opportunity to be part of the Department of General Medicine at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is available

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type:Fee-for-Service

Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in General Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent General Medicine Consultant
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Nicholas Benton on (02) 9741 5473 or email [email protected]

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An opportunity to be part of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (NVSS) hosted by Northern Sydney Local Health District is available.

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

The position is available as either a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer appointment, to be negotiated at interview.

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time or Temporary Full time

Hours Per Week: to be negotiated at interview

Duration: Temporary until 30 June 2030

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type: Sessional

Hours Per Week: to be negotiated at interview

Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

About the Role

The Northern Sydney Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service is an arm of the NSW VAD Support Service. Medical staff working with NSLHD VAD service will provide medical assessment and management of people requesting to access VAD under the NSW VAD Act 2022 within the Northern Sydney region. Medical practitioners working within the Northern Sydney VAD Service also provide occasional VAD clinical services to the other local health districts to ensure equity in access to VAD across NSW.

Purpose of the Position

To provide services for NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (NVSS) and these services will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of a recognised Australasian Specialist College or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia and/or practiced in the medical profession for at least 10 years as the holder of General Registration.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Completed the approved NSW VAD mandatory training for authorised practitioners or be working towards this training and meet any other requirements prescribed by regulation and current clinical competency in peripheral intravenous cannulation and a demonstrated ability to independently undertake cannulation for VAD
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 and It’s application to wide range of clinical scenarios, ensuring safe management of all patients, including those who are assessed as ineligible.
• Demonstrates a willingness to travel within NSW, including metropolitan Sydney, regional, rural and remote areas within NSW, and hold a current driver’s licence.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3)To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sara Townend on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An opportunity to be part of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (NVSS) hosted by Northern Sydney Local Health District is available.

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

The position is available as either a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer appointment, to be negotiated at interview.

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time or Temporary Full time

Hours Per Week: to be negotiated at interview

Duration: Temporary until 30 June 2030

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Contract Type: Sessional

Hours Per Week: to be negotiated at interview

Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

About the Role

The Northern Sydney Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service is an arm of the NSW VAD Support Service. Medical staff working with NSLHD VAD service will provide medical assessment and management of people requesting to access VAD under the NSW VAD Act 2022 within the Northern Sydney region. Medical practitioners working within the Northern Sydney VAD Service also provide occasional VAD clinical services to the other local health districts to ensure equity in access to VAD across NSW.

Purpose of the Position

To provide services for NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (NVSS) and these services will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of a recognised Australasian Specialist College or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia and/or practiced in the medical profession for at least 10 years as the holder of General Registration.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Completed the approved NSW VAD mandatory training for authorised practitioners or be working towards this training and meet any other requirements prescribed by regulation and current clinical competency in peripheral intravenous cannulation and a demonstrated ability to independently undertake cannulation for VAD
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 and It’s application to wide range of clinical scenarios, ensuring safe management of all patients, including those who are assessed as ineligible.
• Demonstrates a willingness to travel within NSW, including metropolitan Sydney, regional, rural and remote areas within NSW, and hold a current driver’s licence.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3)To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sara Townend on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Public Health Medicine Specialist to be Director of the Public Health Unit at Northern Sydney Local District located at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

About the Role

The Director will have overall management responsibility of the Public Health Unit and actively participate as a Public Health Physician in its operational activities. This will include participating in the on-call roster and the supervision of the managers of the Communicable Diseases, Immunisation and Environmental Health teams. They will also represent the LHD at relevant state forums and committees. The Director reports to the Chief Executive and is a member of the District’s Senior Leadership Team.

The unit has strategic partnerships with the Health Promotion, the Counter Disaster unit and the Planning Unit. The unit also works closely with Tuberculosis, Infection Control and Sexual Health services.

Purpose of the Position

The core functions of the Public Health Unit are:

• Communicable disease control
• Immunisation and school-based program
• Environmental Health regulation and risk assessment
• Public Health Disaster Management
• Public Health aspects of bio-preparedness
• Epidemiology and informatics

The Director of Public Health is responsible for:

• Identifying and investigating matters of significant risk to public health, and coordinating appropriate resources and responses, including in the event of public health disasters.
• Providing technical expertise in relation to public health and managing the District-wide delivery of core public health functions through the Public Health Unit’s operations centres located at Hornsby Hospital.
• Providing expert advice to the executive of Northern Sydney Local Health District in relation to Public
• Health matters and contributing to the activities of the NSW Public Health Network.
• Carrying out statutory responsibilities attendant on the position of Public Health Officer

You will provide services within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide public health consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Public Health Medicine demonstrated through successful practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Public Health Medicine Consultant including experience in the application of public health practice methods including epidemiological surveillance and evidence based management of complex public health issues.
• Extensive experience in a senior management position in public health and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public health core functions including communicable disease control and Aboriginal environmental health issues. High-level strategic, analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to participate in decision-making on an interdisciplinary basis and experience in strategic planning in public health.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Michael Staff on (02) 9485 6911 [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Public Health Medicine Specialist to be Director of the Public Health Unit at Northern Sydney Local District located at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

About the Role

The Director will have overall management responsibility of the Public Health Unit and actively participate as a Public Health Physician in its operational activities. This will include participating in the on-call roster and the supervision of the managers of the Communicable Diseases, Immunisation and Environmental Health teams. They will also represent the LHD at relevant state forums and committees. The Director reports to the Chief Executive and is a member of the District’s Senior Leadership Team.

The unit has strategic partnerships with the Health Promotion, the Counter Disaster unit and the Planning Unit. The unit also works closely with Tuberculosis, Infection Control and Sexual Health services.

Purpose of the Position

The core functions of the Public Health Unit are:

• Communicable disease control
• Immunisation and school-based program
• Environmental Health regulation and risk assessment
• Public Health Disaster Management
• Public Health aspects of bio-preparedness
• Epidemiology and informatics

The Director of Public Health is responsible for:

• Identifying and investigating matters of significant risk to public health, and coordinating appropriate resources and responses, including in the event of public health disasters.
• Providing technical expertise in relation to public health and managing the District-wide delivery of core public health functions through the Public Health Unit’s operations centres located at Hornsby Hospital.
• Providing expert advice to the executive of Northern Sydney Local Health District in relation to Public
• Health matters and contributing to the activities of the NSW Public Health Network.
• Carrying out statutory responsibilities attendant on the position of Public Health Officer

You will provide services within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide public health consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Public Health Medicine demonstrated through successful practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Public Health Medicine Consultant including experience in the application of public health practice methods including epidemiological surveillance and evidence based management of complex public health issues.
• Extensive experience in a senior management position in public health and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public health core functions including communicable disease control and Aboriginal environmental health issues. High-level strategic, analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to participate in decision-making on an interdisciplinary basis and experience in strategic planning in public health.
• Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

Need more information?

1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description

2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide

3) NSLHD uses the NSW Health Statewide Model Scopes of Clinical Practice. To view the Explanatory Document for this Specialty click here

Details for the Scope of Clinical Practice specifically required for this position is provided in eCredential as part of the application process.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Michael Staff on (02) 9485 6911 [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

Employment Type Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Intensive Care Medicine

Hours Per Week: Up to 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)

Requisition ID: REQ511403

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=cfc59149-5189-4a87-bd76-b1c31a83cda9

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the NBMLHD. The position within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the department of Intensive Care.

Successful applicants should be highly motivated and a competent intensive care specialist, registered with AHPRA.

The clinical workload will be allocated in accordance with the clinical roster and allocation of FTE. The roster will be distributed across the nine Staff Specialists within the unit, taking into account each specialist’s respective FTE.

On-call responsibilities will be allocated according to the roster, with an anticipated frequency of approximately 1 in 8. The role will also include dedicated non-clinical time for administrative duties, teaching, supervision, quality assurance and research.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (APHRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) and/or equivalent specialist
• recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Intensive Care Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including high level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team; evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty; and relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Possess an advanced echocardiography qualification to enable formal transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography performance and reporting.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching in the areas of Intensive Care Medicine and echocardiography (both basic and advanced)
• Demonstrated considerable commitment to junior medical staff supervision (e.g. consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards) with a view to helping supervise/manage the non-ICU trainees within the department (i.e. training, well-being, mentoring, rostering etc.)
• Familiarity with quality assurance & improvement concepts as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact:

Dr Emma Bowcock, Head of Department - Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital

02 4734 2490

[email protected]

Employment Type Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Intensive Care Medicine

Hours Per Week: Up to 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)

Requisition ID: REQ511403

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=cfc59149-5189-4a87-bd76-b1c31a83cda9

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the NBMLHD. The position within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the department of Intensive Care.

Successful applicants should be highly motivated and a competent intensive care specialist, registered with AHPRA.

The clinical workload will be allocated in accordance with the clinical roster and allocation of FTE. The roster will be distributed across the nine Staff Specialists within the unit, taking into account each specialist’s respective FTE.

On-call responsibilities will be allocated according to the roster, with an anticipated frequency of approximately 1 in 8. The role will also include dedicated non-clinical time for administrative duties, teaching, supervision, quality assurance and research.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (APHRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) and/or equivalent specialist
• recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Intensive Care Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including high level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team; evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty; and relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
• Possess an advanced echocardiography qualification to enable formal transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography performance and reporting.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching in the areas of Intensive Care Medicine and echocardiography (both basic and advanced)
• Demonstrated considerable commitment to junior medical staff supervision (e.g. consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards) with a view to helping supervise/manage the non-ICU trainees within the department (i.e. training, well-being, mentoring, rostering etc.)
• Familiarity with quality assurance & improvement concepts as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact:

Dr Emma Bowcock, Head of Department - Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital

02 4734 2490

[email protected]

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ700045

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Psychiatryto join ourCommunity Mental Health Service!

The primary purpose of the role of Staff Specialist in Psychiatry is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in psychiatry and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service and Hospital as required.

The Staff Specialist in Psychiatry (Mental Health Service) will provide direct care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health team. This role is predominantly based in Community Mental Health, noting that there may also be additional clinical work across Adult Mental Health Services in SLHD.

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.

The positions available are with our Redfern CORE Community Mental Health Team and our Croydon CORE Community Mental Health Team. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from date of application, may be considered.

The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Sylvia Lim-Gibson via email at [email protected]

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at [email protected] or phone 9515 9933.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

For more information:

• Click here for the Position Description
• Click here for the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit‘Working with Us’

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ700045

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Psychiatryto join ourCommunity Mental Health Service!

The primary purpose of the role of Staff Specialist in Psychiatry is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in psychiatry and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service and Hospital as required.

The Staff Specialist in Psychiatry (Mental Health Service) will provide direct care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health team. This role is predominantly based in Community Mental Health, noting that there may also be additional clinical work across Adult Mental Health Services in SLHD.

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.

The positions available are with our Redfern CORE Community Mental Health Team and our Croydon CORE Community Mental Health Team. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from date of application, may be considered.

The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Sylvia Lim-Gibson via email at [email protected]

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at [email protected] or phone 9515 9933.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

For more information:

• Click here for the Position Description
• Click here for the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit‘Working with Us’

REQ695496
Staff Specialist in General and Acute Medicine, John Hunter Hospital

Build an outstanding medical career at John Hunter Hospital, where complex medicine, academic opportunity and genuine lifestyle balance come together.

We are recruiting for multiple Staff Specialist positions within General and Acute Medicine.
Opportunities are available across a range of full-time and part-time appointments (up to 1.0 FTE), with fixed-term contracts available from 12 to 24 months.
For the right physicians, we are committed to exploring flexible appointment arrangements that align with individual career aspirations and departmental needs.

Join our Department of General and Acute Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the Hunter, New England and Northern NSW regions. As part of a large, collaborative physician workforce, you will help us provide expert medical care across inpatient, consultative, ambulatory and acute care settings while contributing to teaching, research, clinical leadership and service innovation.

Whether your passion lies in the broad scope of General Medicine, the fast-paced environment of Acute Medicine, or a combination of both, this role offers the opportunity to practise contemporary medicine at scale while helping shape services for a growing and diverse patient population.

About Our Department
We deliver comprehensive specialist care for patients with complex and often undifferentiated medical presentations. Services span:
• General Medicine inpatient care
• Acute Medical Unit (AMU) services
• Consultative medicine across the hospital
• Perioperative medicine
• Ambulatory and outpatient services
• Telehealth and outreach activities
• Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior doctors and physician trainees

Our Acute Medical Unit is focused on the rapid assessment and early management of patients presenting from the Emergency Department, supporting timely decision-making, multidisciplinary care and efficient patient flow.
General Medicine specialists provide broad internal medicine expertise across the hospital and play an important role in caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex diagnostic challenges.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
We are the largest tertiary referral centre in regional New South Wales and serves communities across the Hunter, New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW. The hospital is recognised as:
• One of Australia's largest teaching hospitals
• The major tertiary referral centre for northern NSW
• Home to the state's busiest Emergency Department
• Australia's only major trauma centre outside a capital city
• A key teaching site of the University of Newcastle
• Co-located with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), providing strong opportunities for research and academic collaboration

We are entering an exciting new chapter with the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment, one of the largest health infrastructure investments in regional Australia. Our redevelopment includes a new acute services building, expanded emergency and critical care services, additional operating theatres and enhanced links between clinical care, education and research, opening in November 2026.

The Opportunity
As a Staff Specialist, you will:
• Manage a diverse and intellectually rewarding case mix across General and Acute Medicine
• Participate in Acute Medical Unit and inpatient services
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and Basic and Advanced Physician Trainees
• Engage in research, innovation and the translation of evidence into clinical practice
• Help shape the future direction of medical services across the region

Who We're Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic physicians who enjoy collaborative practice and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Applicants will hold:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine and/or an appropriate subspecialty - Dual-trained physicians and applicants nearing completion of fellowship training are encouraged to apply.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with AHPRA
• A strong commitment to teaching, quality improvement and multidisciplinary care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• An interest in service development, research or medical education

Joining HNELHD means more than accepting a new role. Our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team works closely with candidates to provide a streamlined and supportive recruitment experience, while our Medical Concierge Settlement Team offers practical assistance with relocation, accommodation, local orientation and community connections. Together, they help make your move into the organisation and the region as seamless as possible, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your career and your patients. Click here to find out more.

Live and Work in Newcastle
Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds. Newcastle combines a thriving healthcare and research sector with:
• Stunning beaches and coastal living
• World-class wineries in the Hunter Valley
• National parks and outdoor adventure
• Affordable housing compared with major capital cities
• Easy access to Sydney and major domestic centres
• A welcoming community with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of our department that is shaping the future of acute and general medical care for a growing and diverse population.

REQ695496
Staff Specialist in General and Acute Medicine, John Hunter Hospital

Build an outstanding medical career at John Hunter Hospital, where complex medicine, academic opportunity and genuine lifestyle balance come together.

We are recruiting for multiple Staff Specialist positions within General and Acute Medicine.
Opportunities are available across a range of full-time and part-time appointments (up to 1.0 FTE), with fixed-term contracts available from 12 to 24 months.
For the right physicians, we are committed to exploring flexible appointment arrangements that align with individual career aspirations and departmental needs.

Join our Department of General and Acute Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the Hunter, New England and Northern NSW regions. As part of a large, collaborative physician workforce, you will help us provide expert medical care across inpatient, consultative, ambulatory and acute care settings while contributing to teaching, research, clinical leadership and service innovation.

Whether your passion lies in the broad scope of General Medicine, the fast-paced environment of Acute Medicine, or a combination of both, this role offers the opportunity to practise contemporary medicine at scale while helping shape services for a growing and diverse patient population.

About Our Department
We deliver comprehensive specialist care for patients with complex and often undifferentiated medical presentations. Services span:
• General Medicine inpatient care
• Acute Medical Unit (AMU) services
• Consultative medicine across the hospital
• Perioperative medicine
• Ambulatory and outpatient services
• Telehealth and outreach activities
• Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior doctors and physician trainees

Our Acute Medical Unit is focused on the rapid assessment and early management of patients presenting from the Emergency Department, supporting timely decision-making, multidisciplinary care and efficient patient flow.
General Medicine specialists provide broad internal medicine expertise across the hospital and play an important role in caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex diagnostic challenges.

Why John Hunter Hospital?
We are the largest tertiary referral centre in regional New South Wales and serves communities across the Hunter, New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW. The hospital is recognised as:
• One of Australia's largest teaching hospitals
• The major tertiary referral centre for northern NSW
• Home to the state's busiest Emergency Department
• Australia's only major trauma centre outside a capital city
• A key teaching site of the University of Newcastle
• Co-located with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), providing strong opportunities for research and academic collaboration

We are entering an exciting new chapter with the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment, one of the largest health infrastructure investments in regional Australia. Our redevelopment includes a new acute services building, expanded emergency and critical care services, additional operating theatres and enhanced links between clinical care, education and research, opening in November 2026.

The Opportunity
As a Staff Specialist, you will:
• Manage a diverse and intellectually rewarding case mix across General and Acute Medicine
• Participate in Acute Medical Unit and inpatient services
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and Basic and Advanced Physician Trainees
• Engage in research, innovation and the translation of evidence into clinical practice
• Help shape the future direction of medical services across the region

Who We're Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic physicians who enjoy collaborative practice and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Applicants will hold:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine and/or an appropriate subspecialty - Dual-trained physicians and applicants nearing completion of fellowship training are encouraged to apply.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with AHPRA
• A strong commitment to teaching, quality improvement and multidisciplinary care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• An interest in service development, research or medical education

Joining HNELHD means more than accepting a new role. Our dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team works closely with candidates to provide a streamlined and supportive recruitment experience, while our Medical Concierge Settlement Team offers practical assistance with relocation, accommodation, local orientation and community connections. Together, they help make your move into the organisation and the region as seamless as possible, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your career and your patients. Click here to find out more.

Live and Work in Newcastle
Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds. Newcastle combines a thriving healthcare and research sector with:
• Stunning beaches and coastal living
• World-class wineries in the Hunter Valley
• National parks and outdoor adventure
• Affordable housing compared with major capital cities
• Easy access to Sydney and major domestic centres
• A welcoming community with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of our department that is shaping the future of acute and general medical care for a growing and diverse population.