NNSWLHD Staff Specialist

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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 Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ

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 General Paediatric services for optimal patient outcomes at the Network Hospitals including, Inpatient Services, Outpatient Clinics, Hospital in the Home and Consultancy 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

The Northern NSW Local Health District covers a large area in north-eastern NSW extending from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west and to Nymboida and Grafton in the South. NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare through 12 hospitals and multi-purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region also including Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital opened on 14 May 2024.

The Location

The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.

Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there's 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 General Paediatrician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience with Child and Adolescent medicine as well as children with complex care requirements.
• 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.
• Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment and availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time frame.

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For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Malcolm Leek, Director of Medical Services at Email:

Applications Close: 12 November 2025

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