Clinical Superintendent (Geriatric Medicine) - Liverpool Hospital - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 28 hours per week, until February 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Superintendent
Requisition ID: REQ612661
Application Close Date: 21/10/2025
Contact Details: Dr Arvind Patilon | 0416 389 601 | Arvind.Patil@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Step into a dynamic role at Southwestern Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), where your clinical expertise, leadership, and passion for patient care will shape the future of healthcare.
As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across hospital, community, and aged care settings—while mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
From hands-on clinical management to driving quality improvement, research, and education, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Embrace the challenge, lead with integrity, and thrive in a culture grounded in the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
Make a difference! Join SWSLHD where your commitment meets our community.
What You'll be Doing
Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Clinical Superintendent to complement and enhance the current Geriatric Medicine Department.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
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.
1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine or Dual trained. Candidates who have completed all training requirements can also apply.
3. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
4. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education, continuing professional development as well as participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of JMOs.
6. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the ocal community, effective utilisation of resources.
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 SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs 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.
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. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
