NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Deputy Director Medical Services, Tweed Byron Network (Apply via eCredential)
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Are you ready for a change? Want to start your days sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the sand before work?
Wonderful beaches, world heritage-listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and cafes, colorful local farmers markets, excellent private and public schools, warm and friendly staff are all waiting for you in the Northern NSW Local Health District.
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Salary: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Requisition ID: REQ584834
Remuneration as Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
What you'll be doing
Leading, in collaboration with the DMS system-level improvements in clinical governance, medical workforce planning, digital transformation initiatives, and supporting medical education and training across multiple sites, including oversight of the junior medical workforce.
Why you should consider applying
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
We can offer you:
· 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, and
· The opportunity to make a difference!
As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from
- Potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.
Where you'll be working
The Northern NSW Local Health District covers a large area in north-eastern NSW extending from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west and to Nymboida and Grafton in the South. NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare through 12 hospitals and multi-purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region also including Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital opened on 14 May 2024. The new facility includes:
- more operating theatres and recovery spaces
- expanded emergency department
- enhanced medical, surgical and mental health services
- enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatients clinics
- new interventional cardiology service
- new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.
Murwillumbah District Hospital is a local community hospital established in 1903 providing a range of services including: Emergency Department, Operating Suite, Day Surgery, Medical and Surgical Inpatient Units, a Women’s Ambulatory Care Unit comprising Birth Centre, Antenatal Clinic and Gynaecology Clinic, and a well-appointed rehabilitation unit.
Byron Central Hospital provides a range of services including: emergency services, mental health, birthing and maternity services, and ambulatory and allied health services.
For more information, please go to Hospitals | Northern NSW Local Health District
The Location
Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.
The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
Please visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
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 Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, 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. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Medical Administrator, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways or working towards such eligibility, or equivalent qualification and experience as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award OR Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Medical Practitioner, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
- Proven ability to manage the junior medical workforce across distributed facilities, including supervision, pastoral care and performance
- Demonstrated experience in leading clinical governance, digital health adoption, and system-level improvements in a complex, multi-site health service environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of clinical governance and clinical risk management and demonstrated capacity to implement and maintain continuous quality improvement management strategies
- Sound understanding of contemporary Health Service issues and the proven ability to prioritise and effectively manage resources to address these issues
- Communication, negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills, incorporating the ability to liaise and consult with all levels of the health industry, the community and various professional groups
- Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
- Availability and capacity to participate in Executive on call roster
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Malcolm Leek, Director of Medical Services at Email: Malcolm.Leek@health.nsw.gov.au or via the Senior Medical Officer Coordinator at Email: NNSWLHD-TWE-SMOMedAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 22 July 2025
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