Staff Specialist in Palliative Care - Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: 197583 - 243822
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ675960
Staff Specialist Palliative Medicine | Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital - 0.8 FTE
Join a leading rural referral hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across the New England region.
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced specialist or a newly fellowed Palliative Medicine specialist looking to establish their career in a supportive, collegiate and rewarding environment. Working across both inpatient and community settings, you will provide expert clinical care and leadership to patients requiring palliative care services, while contributing to our commitment to Excellence - Every Patient, Every Time. As a Staff Specialist, you will have opportunities to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical supervision, research, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development. You will be joining a service that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement in patient care.
About You
We welcome applications from both experienced specialists and newly fellowed physicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care and contributing to the growth of rural health services.
Applicants must possess:
A primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine), or equivalent qualifications recognised under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Recent clinical experience in Palliative Medicine appropriate to the role and service requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
Excellent communication skills, including the effective use of information technology and strong written, verbal and interpersonal capabilities.
A commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable timeframe.
Why Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital?
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a 282-bed facility and the largest healthcare service in NSW outside the Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle metropolitan corridor. Serving a local and referral population of approximately 205,000 people, it is one of Australia's largest and most sophisticated rural referral hospitals. You will work within a contemporary healthcare environment, strengthened by the opening of the hospital's $220 million Acute Services Redevelopment, delivering modern facilities and expanded clinical services for the region.
Discover Tamworth
Home to approximately 60,000 residents, Tamworth offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Located midway between Sydney and Brisbane, the city enjoys excellent connectivity through daily flights to major capital cities.
Enjoy the benefits of regional living, including:
- A welcoming and family-friendly community.
- Affordable housing and a lower cost of living.
- Outstanding schools and educational opportunities.
- Easy access to outdoor recreation, sporting facilities and national parks.
- A vibrant cultural and entertainment scene.
- The space and flexibility to pursue your personal and professional passions.
Tamworth is one of NSW's strongest-performing regional cities, experiencing significant growth in population, employment and investment. As the economic and healthcare hub of the New England North West region, Tamworth offers specialists an exceptional opportunity to build their career in a thriving regional centre while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle, affordable housing and a welcoming community.
If you're looking to build a fulfilling career, contribute to a growing specialist service and enjoy an exceptional regional lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
- A primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine), or equivalent qualifications recognised under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Palliative Medicine
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 31 July 2026
