Staff Specialist

Position Title: Staff Specialist – Director Prevocational Education Training (DPET) - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per week: 8 hours (0.2 FTE)

Remuneration: $262, $323,777.00 per annum – pro rata, plus superannuation

Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Applications Close: 21 September 2025

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About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical education? Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist - Director of Prevocational Education & Training (DPET) to lead and inspire the next generation of medical professionals. This 0.2 FTE Part-Time Permanent position offers a unique opportunity to oversee and manage the teaching and career development of prevocational medical practitioners within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

As DPET, you will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating structured education programs, advocating for trainee development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders including Junior Medical Officers, hospital executives, and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) to ensure high-quality clinical training and strategic alignment with broader educational goals.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on medical education in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About You

You are a registered Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current clinical appointment at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You bring a genuine passion for postgraduate medical education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Your strengths include:

• Proven ability to enhance the quality of medical education and training.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams.
• A clear understanding of HETI's mission and the ability to represent its goals confidently.

You thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to lead with integrity, fairness, and a focus on professional development. If you're ready to champion excellence in medical education, we'd love to hear from you.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Learn more about working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District here.

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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 Kelly Lotz-Vaughan - A/Medical Administration Unit Manager on if you have any questions about this role.

Selection Criteria

• Eligible for full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Specialist with Fellowship of the relevant college

• A current clinical appointment to practice at the hospital

• Demonstrated commitment to and confidence in improving the quality of education and training offered by the hospital

• Demonstrated genuine interest in postgraduate medical education, a willingness to develop expertise in this area, and an understanding of the importance of the continuum of medical education as a lifelong professional commitment

• Evidence of a commitment to the mission of HETI and the ability to present and explain HETI's goals

• Demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills, incorporating the ability to liaise and consult with all levels of the health industry, the community and various professional groups