Staff Specialist

Staff Specialist - Mental Health - Perm FT/PT (Apply via eCredential)

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ608657

For role related queries or questions contact Leanne McKechnie on 0436 629 200 or via email on Leanne.McKechnie@health.nsw.gov.au

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About The Opportunity

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Staff Specialist - Consultant Psychiatrist to provide high quality services within inpatient settings of Macarthur/Wingecarribee facilities. The position offers options for permanent full-time/part-time with the opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative and energetic multidisciplinary team environment. The role involves delivering specialist psychiatric care, supporting clinical teams, and contributing to service development and improvement. From February 2026, the successful applicant will supervise a psychiatry registrar, playing a vital role in education, training and the development of future psychiatrists.

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 an 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

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. SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas, offering services through its network of hospitals, community health centers, and specialty services. The district focuses on patient-centered care, research, and education and provides access to public transport, major shopping centers, entertainment venues, and natural surroundings in the region.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the questions below 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 the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
- Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Other Information

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 SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is 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.

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

Note: SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, pays respect to Elders past and present, and acknowledges Aboriginal communities today.

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