Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ600277

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.6FTE

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service - Public Health

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Applications close: 14/09/2025

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Mitchell Smith on or via email on

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About The Opportunity

The Public Health Unit, located in Liverpool NSW is seeking an accredited Public Health Physician to fill the role of Staff Specialist.

What You'll Be Doing

We are looking for a motivated individual to help provide public health medicine expertise, clinical advice and support to the Public Health Unit. In collaboration with other PHU staff specllaists and the rest of the PHU team, the position provides evidence-based clinical, public health and program advice to support health protection activities in South Western Sydney Local Health District in environmental health, immunisation, communicable disease control, and emergency preparedness. The Staff Specialist will take a lead role in implementing these activities including identifying, monitoring, and investigating matters of significant risk to public health and coordinating appropriate responses.

Where You'll Be Working

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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Current medical practitioner registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia, and Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or other relevant specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.

2. Demonstrated current understanding of the principles and practice of public health medicine, and ability to practice public health medicine to a high standard in accordance 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 of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.

6. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.

7. Preparedness to participate in a service on-call roster.

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

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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