Permanent 0.2 FTE Staff Specialist and Fixed Term 0.2 FTE Staff Specialist (until 30/06/2026) PCYMHS – e-PIMHS Perinatal Stream - WSLHD Mental Health Service | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL

Selection Criteria

Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:

1.     Possess current registration with the Medical Board of Australia and hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Australian and New Zealand Psychiatrists (RANZCP) with interest in Perinatal Psychiatry.

2.     Extensive knowledge of current national and international trends in Perinatal Psychiatry and ability to apply knowledge to strategise and prioritise resource allocation.

3.     Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:

·       Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

·       Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients and colleagues.

·       Demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships with high level skills in organisation, supervision and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

·       Maintaining and develop knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.

·       Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.

4.     Experience & involvement in risk management, quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice provision of perinatal mental health care.

5.    Demonstrated personal qualities of clinical leadership, including excellent communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to negotiation and clinical team building.

6.    Knowledge of relevant legislation, NSW Ministry of Health policies and WSLHD procedures including NSW Mental Health Act, Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection), workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination Acts.

7.     Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.

Working With Children Check  

Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=c579d2d2-5faa-40d1-86a5-8e4e5e964a7d

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Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 6 MARCH 2026

CONTACT

Dr Lisa Newling 

0409226152

Lisa.newling@health.nsw.gov.au

Ms Gena Hughes

0423783424

Gena.hughes@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au