WNSWLHD - Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician - Aged Care Outreach Service. Apply via eCredential
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- REQ613297 Requisition #
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- Oct 19, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $354,479 - $516,949 pa (inclusive of Superannuation & other Allowances)
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Negotiable within Western NSW Local Health District
Applications Close: 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for Geriatricians looking to develop a new model of care in a rural context. Western NSW LHD provides care to people living in an area covering about 1/3 of NSW. We are establishing an aged care outreach service for older people with acute illness who are at risk of hospitalisation. Job Share may be considered for this position.
The service will have a network of staff based at multiple locations across Western NSW to provide a hybrid face to face and telehealth outreach service. You will join a team which includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a pharmacist and admin staff.
You will work closely with the Aged Care team, clinical staff in our hospitals and community settings as well as staff in Residential Aged Care homes. Your work will be a mix of outreach into residential aged care, outpatient clinics and acute care consultations.
The service will initially operate between 0800-1700 Monday to Friday with the option to extend hours as the service develops.
We have a partnership with the Geriatric Medicine Service at Sydney Local Health District for outpatient services and collegial support.
What we can offer you
· Country living with a meaningful career path
· Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
· Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
· Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you'll be working
The Geriatrician will be part of the newly established Western NSW LHD Aged Care Outreach Service (ACOS). This service provides outreach support to older people living in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH), Multipurpose services (MPS) and in community settings that have an acute illness and are at risk of hospitalisation.
Aged Care Outreach Service – day to day service operations
Acute care teams including ED, Inpatient and Hospital in the Home teams- provide specialist input for older people from RACH, MPS and community settings requiring acute care
Residential Aged Care Homes and General Practitioners – consult advice for management of older people and service development
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
6. Fellowship of the applicable College.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
· For role related queries or questions contact Mary-Anne Spence via email Maryanne.spence@health.nsw.gov.au.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information, please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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