Staff Specialist

**Requisition ID**: REQ569235

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time

**Location**:Macarthur/Wingecarribee Mental Health Services

**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist

**Applications close**: 09/05/2025

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**About The Opportunity**

Are you passionate about medical education and supporting the next generation of psychiatrists? The Mental Health Service in South Western Sydney is seeking a dedicated and motivated Site Coordinator of Training (SCoT) based at Campbelltown Hospital to support and enhance medical education for Psychiatry Trainees. This 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist position plays a key role in overseeing training programs, providing supervision and mentorship, and ensuring a high-quality learning environment for psychiatry trainees. The SCoT will work closely with senior clinicians, hospital management, and Sydney South West Mid-North Coast Psychiatry Training Network to support accreditation requirements, improve trainee experiences, and foster a culture of excellence in education. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated clinician with a passion for medical training to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing hospital.
- 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**

As the Site Coordinator of Training (SCoT), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality education, supervision, and support for psychiatry trainees at Campbelltown Hospital. Working closely with senior clinicians, District Mental Health management teams, and Psychiatry Training Networks, you will:

- Oversee the coordination and delivery of training programs for psychiatry trainees.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to trainees.
- Collaborate with South Western Sydney Psychiatry Training Network to enhance learning opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and training requirements.
- Assist in addressing trainee concerns and improving their training experience.

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.

**Who Should Apply?**
- A strong background in medical education, supervision, or training coordination.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience working with junior medical staff and psychiatry training networks.
- A commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.

If you are passionate about medical education and want to contribute to the professional development of psychiatry trainees, we encourage you to apply

**How to Apply**

1. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA and FRANZCP and/orother specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

2. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice inaccordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.

3. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management.

4. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level,including supervision of junior medical staff.

5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self
- education and development, including evidence ofparticipation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development.

6. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of public health organisation, including theprovision of services to local community, effective utilisation of resources, preparedness to participate inprovision of health services at Area level, if credentialed.

7. Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing orestablished, if requested and credentialed.

8. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary healt