Principal Medical Advisor

Principal Medical Advisor

Position Title: Principal Medical Advisor

Classification/Grade: PSSE Band 1

Division/Branch: Assessment & Investigations Division

Location: Sydney, NSW 2000

Employment Type: Temporary, part time (3 days a week)

Duration 12 months - Until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension

Salary: $208,400 - $297,250 TRP

Closing Date: 10am, 23rd October 2025

Make a real impact in health care accountability.

About the Health Care Complaints Commission

Join the Health Care Complaints Commission (The Commission), an independent statutory body protecting public health and safety by prosecuting, resolving, investigating and assessing complaints about health care providers. We are committed to integrity, transparency, and fairness in all we do.

To learn more about us, please click here

About the Role

The Principal Medical Advisor plays a critical role in providing high-level clinical oversight and expert medical advice to the Commission under the guidance of our Clinical Advice Framework. Working with other Principal Medical Advisors as part of a team of senior clinical advisors, the role ensures that appropriate clinical standards are consistently understood and applied across all Commission processes.

You will contribute your expertise to the assessment of complaints, the examination of the adequacy of health practitioners' and organisations' clinical performance, and the consideration of potential disciplinary actions. A key part of the role is providing advice that supports risk-based decision making on clinical matters, while also helping to build organisational capability in reviewing and interpreting clinical information. Importantly, the role plays a central part in identifying and assessing risks to public health and safety.

This role is a temporary part time opportunity. Remote workers are considered. In office attendance is required for this role on an ad hoc and occasional basis. To review the Position Description here.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post graduate qualifications in Medicine, FRACGP or Fellowship in other specialty.

• Extensive experience as a medical practitioner, holding or eligible for general and/or specialist registration with AHPRA and membership of an Australian Postgraduate Medical College, with up-to-date knowledge of current clinical practice standards, clinical governance and contemporary medical ethics.

• Knowledge of the NSW health regulatory system or the ability to quickly acquire an understanding of the system.
• Recent experience in a hospital environment is highly desirable.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.

Given the HCCC's unique and critical role in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system, it is essential that all prospective employees are able to carry out their duties in an independent, honest and consistent manner with uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Background Verification Check which includes a National Police Check (Criminal History), qualification check, and may be required to hold a current paid Working with Children's Check (WWCC).

Why Work with Us

Salary range $208,400 - $297,250 total remuneration package.

Hybrid and flexible work options

Convenient CBD location

Access to our wellbeing initiatives such as Fitness Passport, Headspace subscription and more

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities of the role
  
  An up-to-date resume.
• The selection process will include a comparative assessment to assist in determining your suitability for the role. This will include a behavioural based interview and online testing.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

For further information, please contact:

Jacqueline Fredman

Executive Director Assessment & Investigations

Email:

The Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from LGBTQI+, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, we welcome hearing from you. Please contact the People & Culture Team