NNSWLHD - Staff Specialist - Clinical Lead General Medicine - Ballina Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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Click here to Apply via eCredential 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: 16 Requisition ID: REQ678040 Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval Click here to Apply via eCredential What you'll be doing Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Medicine Clinical Lead services at the primary facility and other facilities 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 Ballina District Hospital is a rural community hospital providing a wide range of public healthcare services. It is part of the Richmond network of facilities which also includes Lismore Base Hospital, Casino & District Memorial Hospital as well as Kyogle, Bonalbo, Nimbin and Urbenville Multi-Purpose Services. The Ballina Shire and nearby Byron Shire include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities, colourful local markets 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. 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, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways. * Demonstrated effective clinical expertise and leadership with the ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based practice with experience in rural or regional healthcare settings. * Demonstrated clinical leadership and workforce management experience in a complex public health organisation. * Proven capability to develop and implement complex strategic initiatives including the capability to plan, manage change and improve performance based on service redesign and service implementation methodologies * Superior interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships, to network and engage, collaborate with and influence key stakeholders to achieve business objectives. * Demonstrated experience in clinical governance quality and compliance processes, and in leading or conducting research, innovation, service redesign or quality improvement initiatives. * Comprehensive understanding of medical training accreditation processes, and proven experience in the development, growth and delivery of interprofessional education and training. * 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 For role related queries or questions contact Simrat Sachdev on Simrat.Sachdev@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 13 August 2026 Click here to Apply via eCredential For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 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