Nnswlhd Staff Specialist

Are you ready for a change? Want to start your days sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the sand before work?

Wonderful beaches, world heritage-listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and cafes, colorful local farmers markets, excellent private and public schools, warm and friendly staff are all waiting for you in the Northern NSW Local Health District.

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time (Permanent Part-Time considered)
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Salary**: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 40hrs per week
**Requisition ID**: REQ584834

**What you'll be doing**

Supporting the Director Medical Services (DMS) and acting as a senior medical leader across the hospital network in delivering safe, effective and efficient medical services.

Leading, in collaboration with the DMS system-level improvements in clinical governance, medical workforce planning, digital transformation initiatives, and supporting medical education and training across multiple sites, including oversight of the junior medical workforce.

**Why you should consider applying**

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

We can offer you:

- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Help with further study and education
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference

**As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from**
- Potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

**Where you'll be working**

The Northern NSW Local Health District covers a large area in north-eastern NSW extending from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west and to Nymboida and Grafton in the South. NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare through 12 hospitals and multi-purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region also including Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital opened on 14 May 2024. The new facility includes:

- more operating theatres and recovery spaces
- expanded emergency department
- enhanced medical, surgical and mental health services
- enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatients clinics
- new interventional cardiology service
- new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.

Murwillumbah District Hospital is a local community hospital established in 1903 providing a range of services including: Emergency Department, Operating Suite, Day Surgery, Medical and Surgical Inpatient Units, a Women’s Ambulatory Care Unit comprising Birth Centre, Antenatal Clinic and Gynaecology Clinic, and a well-appointed rehabilitation unit.

Byron Central Hospital provides a range of services including: emergency services, mental health, birthing and maternity services, and ambulatory and allied health services.

For more information, please go to **Hospitals** | Northern NSW Local Health District**

**The Location**

Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.

The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality

**Please visit**Northern NSW Local Health District**for more information**

**_Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We