SESLHD - Staff Specialist - Rheumatology (Permanent 0.1FTE) - POWH

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

1. Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
2. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Rheumatology including experience with paediatric and paediatric transition rheumatology services.
3. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
4. Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
6. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member and foster interdepartmental and inter-hospital collaboration of the clinical team across multiple sites including POWH, SCHN, RHW and SSEH.  Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
8. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department including attainment of a higher academic degree (Masters or PhD). 

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For role related queries or questions contact Martin Mackertich on Martin.Mackertich@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 15 February 2026