Staff Specialist

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time 8 hours per week
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Remuneration**: As per Staff Specialists (State) Award
**Requisition ID**: REQ414664

**Position Title**: Staff Specialist - Respiratory - Primary Care - PPT 8 hours per week - Malabar

**Are you right for us?**

Are you looking to make a positive difference? Are you both community-minded and up for a challenge? Are you quick to learn and put those learnings into practice?

Then you could be the perfect Staff Specialist - Respiratory to join the professionals at Justice Health NSW. Specifically, we're looking for applicants that are eligible for or current registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory) and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialist (State) Award. Someone with demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in the management of Respiratory conditions for patients. Importantly, if you are an overseas resident with a temporary visa, please apply. This position will be open to you if no suitable Australian permanent resident or citizen is identified.

**Are we right for you?**

Here at Justice Health NSW, this position provides specialist assessment and ongoing care of patients in correctional centres administered by Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) in accordance with best evidence
- based practice and organisational policies. Provide clinical management and specialist advice for patients with respiratory illnesses, including Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (COPD) and Asthma. The Staff Specialist Respiratory Care will be working in conjunction with other members of the Respiratory Care team to provide safe, culturally appropriate care to those in custody. The role and responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with Network delegations, policies, procedures and operations systems, and in line with both the NSW Health and Network Codes of Conduct.

**Want to know more about our service?**

Justice Health NSW is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997. We are part of the broader health system reporting to the Minister for Health through the Network Board and the Secretary, NSW Health.

**Want more than just a salary?**

Your hourly rate (As per Staff Specialists (State) Award) is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:

- Additional allowances & salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you're eligible)
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities
- Genuine career progression & professional development opportunities
- Support from a passionate management team genuinely invested in your development

**Want to be sure we're inclusive and diverse?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Put simply, we focus on your capability and your passion.

**Please Note**: This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

**Ready to Apply?**

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:

- Eligible for or current registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory) and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in the management of Respiratory conditions for patients.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes demonstrated ability to build a strong and positive work culture within a team.

**Need more information?**

1) Click here for the Position Description

**Applications Close**: Sunday, 30th of July - 11:59pm