NNSWLHD Staff Specialist Rehabilitation 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

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: REQ605146

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 Rehabilitation 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

Ballina District Hospital is a rural community hospital providing a wide range of public healthcare services. It is part of the Richmond network of facilities which also includes Lismore Base Hospital, Casino & District Memorial Hospital as well as Kyogle, Bonalbo, Nimbin and Urbenville Multi-Purpose Services.

The Ballina Shire and nearby Byron Shire include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities, colourful local markets 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.

Visit 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 Rehabilitation Physician and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Rehabilitation 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sarah Coghill, Head of Medicine at Email:

Applications Close: 11 November 2025

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Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.