Staff Specialist

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Liverpool, Australia NSW Health Full time
Staff Specialist - Older Person's Mental Health Service - Perm/Temp PT (Apply via e-credential link)

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Requisition ID: REQ599209

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, up to 26/05/2027 with possiblity to extend to Permanent

Location: Mental Health Services

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Applications close: 31/08/2025

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Carmelo Aquilina on 0434 192 664 or via email on Carmelo.Aquilina@health.nsw.gov.au

Click HERE to apply via e-Credential.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies

About The Opportunity

Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing high-quality mental health care in a diverse and vibrant community. The Older People's Mental Health Service based at Liverpool Hospital, within South Western Sydney Local Health District, presents a rewarding opportunity for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join its experienced and collaborative team on a part-time basis. This role focuses on providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented mental health care to older adults experiencing complex psychiatric conditions, often in the context of medical comorbidities and age-related challenges. Working in a well-established service that values multidisciplinary collaboration, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of older people in the region. This position is ideal for a psychiatrist with a special interest in geriatric mental health who is seeking a flexible and professionally fulfilling role in a supportive clinical environment. 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.

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).

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas. The district encompasses a mix of urban and rural communities, providing a wide range of services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services. SWSLHD is renowned for its innovation in healthcare, focusing on patient-centered care, research, and education. Its strategic location offers easy access to public transport, major shopping centers, entertainment venues, and the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. As Sydney's new airport develops and the region continues to expand, SWSLHD remains dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its diverse community, making it an exciting and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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.

  • Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award and Certificate of Advanced Training in Old Age Psychiatry (RANZCP).
  • Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
  • Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call and ECT rosters.
  • Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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