NNSWLHD Staff Specialist/s in General Medicine

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

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 Part or Full Time (Multiple Positions)

Position Classification
: Staff Specialist - Virtual option available

Remuneration
: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week
: Up to 40 Hours per week

Requisition ID
: REQ601370

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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What You'll Be Doing
Virtual Role: The role will entail virtual medical oversight for patients on the Hospital in the Home Services. Working together with a multidiscplinary team and other medical specialists in the hospital the role will involve initial assessment and ongoing reviews of patients
Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Medicine services within a Hospital in the Home (HITH) service at Lismore Base Hospital and medical oversight for HITH services across the district and the Urgent Care Service, Tweed.

Providing clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

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.

Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital
is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.

Lismore and other NNSWLHD Hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which 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, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.

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Northern NSW Local Health District
for more information on living and working in this area

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Physician, and/or specialist international medical pathways; OR MBA Registration in another Physician specialty with appropriate documented advanced training, and/or experience and recency of practice in General Medicine.
• Demonstrated current clinical practice relevant to the Hospital in the Home Service at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
• Ability to work across the district if required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sergey Bibikov, Director Medical Services, Richmond Network at Email:

Applications Close: 4 November 2025
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