Nnswlhd Staff Specialist Medical Administrator

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, colourful local farmers markets, excellent private and public schools, warm and friendly staff are all waiting for you in the Northern NSW Local Health District. 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._

**_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_**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full or Part Time
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Remuneration**: $179078 - $241,940 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 40 Hours per week
**Requisition ID**: REQ348323

Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year will also be considered.

**What you'll be doing**

Supporting the Director Medical Services in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of medical services at The Tweed, Murwillumbah and Byron Hospitals.

Managing the professional and administrative requirements of the Junior Medical Workforce in the Tweed, Murwillumbah and Byron Hospitals.

**Why you should consider applying**

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.

**Our Hospitals**

The Tweed Hospital provides a range of healthcare services to the public including: acute and emergency care, surgical services, women’s care and newborn services, cancer and haematology services, intensive and coronary care units, Mental Health inpatient facilities, Aboriginal Health, and Allied Health Outpatient Clinics. As a regional referral Level 5 base hospital, we work closely with hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community.

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.

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

**Tweed Valley Hospital Development**

The NSW Government is investing 723.3 million in health for the Tweed Valley to deliver a new state-of-the-art facility with more beds and increased healthcare services, along with interim upgrades at The Tweed Hospital.

The new hospital will include:

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

The Tweed Valley Hospital will be a major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hosp