Staff Specialist Geriatrician - HammondCare

About HammondCare

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About the role

The permanent part-time 0.2FTE (two half days per week) role of Staff Specialist Geriatrician works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the inpatients at Riverglen Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient unit (currently in North Ryde) receive treatment in alignment with the Mission, Vision and Mission in Action of HammondCare.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.



Duties include

• To provide medical advice and care, inpatient and clinic settings, in co-operation with other members of OPMH Riverglen, ensuring best advice and care is provided to patients of Riverglen, in accordance with HammondCare policy in force from time to time and within the clinical privileges granted
   
• Orientate and supervise and relevant junior medical staff
   
• Serve on relevant Hospital or Service committees
   
• Maintain the required level of personal professional development
   
• Any other duties appropriate to the position of Geriatrician as agreed with the DMS

About you

• Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Geriatric Medicine in Australia (AHPRA)
   
• FRACP or equivalent Consultant qualification in Geriatric Medicine.
   
• Experience in geriatric medical care and the health of older persons in inpatient and consultative settings
   
• Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice
   
• Demonstrated sound and effective communication skills, including written documentation to GP's, allied health and other consultants within and external to HammondCare. Communication with patients and referrers is a key requirement for this liaison consultative service
   
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
   
• Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise
   
• Current Driver's Licence
   
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development desirable

Benefits - What are we offering

• Market-leading remuneration
   
• Salary packaging; $9,010 annually for living expenses
   
• Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
   
• Additional training & career development opportunities
   
• Reward and Recognition Program
   
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
   
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
   
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
   
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Ready to make a change? Apply Now by clicking this link: https://hammondcare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/North-Ryde-NSW/Staff-Specialist_REQ2381


For any specific queries please contact Douglas Subau at dsubau@hammond.com.au


Closing date: 10th May 2026




HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.