Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ Employment Type: Permanent 1.0FTE (HOD position for Remainder of Quinquennium) Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals Position Classification: Staff Specialist Applications close: 31/01/2026 For role related queries or questions contact Dr Raiyomand Dalal on or via email on Click HERE to apply via e-Credential. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies. About The Opportunity This is a Permanent full time position for a Staff Specialist with Campbelltown and Camden Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. This position will also serve as a temporary appointment as the Obstetrics Head of Department for the remainder of Quinquennium. What You'll be Doing Review and monitor women attending obstetric outpatient services who receive a consistent woman‑centered quality service across Antenatal clinics, Feto‑Maternal Assessment Unit & Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. Provide clinical governance & obstetric leadership for Birthing unit policy and procedure development Active surveillance of obstetric KPIs including maternal & perinatal morbidity and mortality Review and monitor postpartum care of women in the hospital and via the midwifery‑support program at home following early discharge Develop and expand models of care to meet the needs of women, including continuity of care high risk and low‑risk midwifery models, as well as GPSC Focus on improving obstetric outcomes for vulnerable women – including Aboriginal, CALD, migrant and refugee groups, and women with identified psycho‑social vulnerabilities. Demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving obstetric indicators – ACHS, WHA, HACs. Where You'll Be Working Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region. Campbelltown Hospital is a leading tertiary facility offering a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged‑care services. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence‑based best practice. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self‑education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level. Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on‑call roster. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team. Need more information?Click here for the Position Description Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility for Permanent Appointment To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Equal Opportunity Employer At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. 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