Nnswlhd Staff Specialist In Infectious Diseases

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**: 8
**Requisition ID**: REQ604286

**What you'll be doing**

Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Infectious Disease services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Providing 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**

**Lismore Base Hospital** is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.

Lismore and other NNSWLHD Hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which 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, 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.**

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 Infectious Diseases Physician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience and technical expertise in Infectious Diseases 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

Need more information?
1) Click here for the **Position Description**
2) Find out more about **applying** for this position

**Applications Close: 24 September 2025**

**NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential**

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