NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Director of Medical Services - Richmond Network (Apply via eCredential)
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ662044
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
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About the Role
At Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), we are dedicated to becoming Australia's leading regional health district.
Lismore Base Hospital serves as a key regional referral hospital, providing a comprehensive range of health services, including a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, Women's and Paediatric Care Units, Emergency Department and more. It is our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare across a range of services, including hospitals, primary care, mental health and community health programs.
Richmond network includes Lismore Base, Ballina District, Casino and District Memorial Hospitals as well as Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin and Urbenville Multi-Purpose Service. We are seeking a qualified Specialist for the rolel of Director of Medical Services (DMS) to play a pivotal role in our clinical leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary applicant seeking to further their career ensuring safe, effective and efficient delivery of the range of Medical Services as negotiated with the NOrthern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). The DMS will drive innovation and implement best practices in medical administration across our district. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to foster success and transform healthcare delivery.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on careers, employee benefits and incentives as well as living and working in the Northern NSW region.
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
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.homeaffairs.gov.au
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Medical Administrator, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways, or working towards such eligibility, or relevant qualifications and experience as a medical practitioner
- Demonstrated leadership experience and achievement as a Senior Manager in a Health Service, including strategic planning, medical workforce planning and management, and change management
- Demonstrated capability to effectively manage medical administration departments within similar health care organisation
- 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
- Demonstrated effective 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
- Ability to participate in Executive on call roster
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Ian Hatton, General Manager Lismore Base Hospital via Tel: 02 6620 2354
Applications Close: 1 July 2026
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