Fixed Term Up to 0.7FTE Staff Specialist

Fixed Term 0.7FTE Staff Specialist

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology

Westmead Hospital

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 NOVEMBER 2025

The Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital covers most aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology care. The majority of our services are provided in the outpatient setting, but also with a large inpatient consultative service. In 2021, Westmead was ranked in the top 100 hospitals in the world for Endocrinology by Newsweek Statistica.

This is a Fixed Term appointment until 1 October 2026. As the position is Up to 0.7FTE, a fractional appointment may be considered.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Essential Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award/ Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable).
• Sound clinical knowledge in Diabetes and Endocrinology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Expertise in the management of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and menopause would be an advantage.

Selection Criteria

• Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty: Expertise in the management of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and menopause.
• Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including:

o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.

o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.

o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.

• Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
• Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:

o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.

o commitment to self -care and personal development.

o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.

o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.

o Results and outcome focused

• Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks
• Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position

Working with Children Check

Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Home | Office of the Children's Guardian )

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 NOVEMBER 2025

CONTACT

Prof Wah (Ngai) Cheung

Phone:

Natasha Krishnaswamy

Phone:

If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on or via e-mail: WSLHD-