Staff Specialist

• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Position Title: Staff Specialist – General Medicine

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Remuneration: $262, $323,777.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Location: Griffith Base Hospital

Applications Close: 09 November 2025

Are you an innovative problem-solver with a passion for patient care? Join our team as Staff Specialist – General Medicine at Griffith Base Hospital and be part of a community making a difference in millions of ways every day.

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About the Opportunity

Griffith Base Hospital, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Specialist in General Medicine to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Staff Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services while contributing to the education and supervision of junior medical staff. You will be instrumental in shaping clinical practices, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the hospital's commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Located in the heart of the Riverina, Griffith offers a vibrant regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a rich cultural and culinary scene. This role offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal fulfilment.

About You:

You are a passionate and skilled physician with:

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in General Medicine (or eligibility via an overseas trained specialist pathway).
• Recent clinical experience in General Medicine, ideally within a comparable service setting.
• A strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care and the ability to lead and inspire a clinical team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency in using clinical information systems.
• A dedication to teaching, research, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Availability to participate in the on-call roster and respond on-site as required.
• Alignment with the NSW Health CORE values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment—and a commitment to the goals and strategies of MLHD.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Learn more about working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District here.

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Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits
• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here
• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car
• Health & Wellbeing
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_015 for more detail.

Contact People

Please contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli – Director of Medical Services at Griffith Base Hospital on MLHD-Griffith- if you have any questions about this role.

Selection Criteria

• Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Physician General Medicine and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Medicine 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.

• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.