NNSWLHD Staff Specialist General Medicine (Temporary Part-Time) Lismore Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 18 weeks - 30 August 2026 to 31 December 2026*

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full-time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week: 8hrs per week

Requisition ID: REQ684665

This vacancy is for an initial period of 18 weeks at 8hrs per week; the hours and period of employment may change and there is also the possibility of an extension at same/increased/decreased hours.

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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About The Role

Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 Base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. Lismore is seeking a Specialist in General Medicine to provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Medicine services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. The successful applicant will also provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

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.

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Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home payFitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeingGrowth – access to professional and personal developmentTeam culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environmentOpportunities 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.

NNSWLHD 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 General Physician, and/or specialist international medical pathways or MBA Registration in another Physician specialty with appropriate documented advanced training, and/or experience and recency of practice in General MedicineDemonstrated recent clinical experience in General Medicine at the role delineation of the serviceDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a teamDemonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvementAvailability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Philip Reasbeck, Director Medical Services at Email: philip.reasbeck@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18 September 2026

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