Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine - CRGH (Apply via eCredential)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health's Concord Repatriation General Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to deliver high-quality diagnostic and consultative services across inpatient, outpatient, community and RACF settings.

The successful applicant will be registered with AHPRA and FRACP in Geriatric Medicine, cross-credentialed across SLHD facilities, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement. Position available January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic and consultative services in Geriatric Medicine across inpatient, outpatient, community and RACF settings.
• Participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities in Geriatric Medicine.
• Cross-credential across SLHD facilities and adapt to rotations at other sites as needed.

Job description

Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine - CRGH (Apply via eCredential)

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Staff Specialist
Requisition ID:REQ695721

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to join our team at Concord Repatriation General Hospital!

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Geriatric Medicine in inpatient, outpatient, community and Residential Aged Care settings, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities in Geriatric Medicine.

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.

CRGH Geriatric Medicine is a busy and innovative department providing acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community care for older, frailer and multi-morbid patients. The Department provides high quality specialist Geriatric Medicine care, optimising comorbidities and ensuring safe and well-integrated transitions of care. Geriatricians provide care across a range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, communityTelehealth and residential aged care facilities (RACFs).

Although this position will be based at Concord Hospital, the role will be cross-credentialed across other Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) facilities and work at other SLHD facilities (as requested by the Clinical Director) may be required.

The successful applicant will be a registered Medical practitioner, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with recognised qualifications in Geriatric Medicine and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Position will be available from January 2027. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from this date, may be considered.

Salaryand conditions are in accordance withthe NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Louise Waiteon phone: [phone]***or via emailat ************@health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

For more information:

1. Click here for the Position Description

2. Click here for the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice

Applications Close: 12 October 2026

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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