NNSWLHD Staff Specialist

NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Specialist General Paediatrician (Temporary Part Time) - Lismore Base Hospital Temporary Part‑Time Staff Specialist – 4 days a week (Maternity leave relief to May 2026). Up to 32 hours per week. Employment Type: Temporary Part‑Time – 4 days a week. Hours Per Week: Up to 32 hours per week. Remuneration: Staff Specialist – $262,376 – $323,777 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience. Requisition ID: REQ . 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. 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 As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional hospital. Further information may be found in Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee‑For‑Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination. As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs. Benefits 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 The opportunity to make a difference Where You’ll Be Working The Richmond network of facilities, part of the Northern NSW Local Health District include Lismore Base Hospital, Ballina District Hospital, Casino & District Memorial Hospital as well as Kyogle, Bonalbo, Nimbin and Urbenville Multi‑Purpose Services. Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. Qualifications 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 driver’s 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. Legal and EEO Statements 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. Applications Close: 28 November 2025. (Applications reviewed as received). How to Apply 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. A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. For role related queries or questions contact Dr Helen Kasby at Please email for the Position Description. For more information, see NSW Health Careers for information on applying for this position. Click here to Apply via eCredential. #J-18808-Ljbffr