NNSWLHD Staff Specialist in Nephrology

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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
: Temporary Part or Full Time - February 2026 to February 2027

Position Classification
: Staff Specialist

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

Hours Per Week
: Up to 40hrs per week

Requisition ID
: REQ614156

This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period tor 52 weeks from February 2026 to February 2027 for up to 40hrs per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
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What You'll Be Doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Renal services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care .

Provide 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 Nephrologist and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Nephrology, 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.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sarah Coghill at Email:

Applications Close: 3 December 2025
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