Staff Specialist - Intensive Care Medicine

Calvary Health Care; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Leave entitlement transfer (NSW Health

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a Staff Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine to join the ICU on a 0.5 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment commencing 18 January 2027.

The successful applicant will lead patient care for critically ill adults, supervise junior medical staff and contribute to quality improvement, education and governance within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Fellows of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent specialist qualification recognised in Australia.
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in adult intensive care medicine.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist intensive care services to critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with MDT teams including nurses, allied health and surgical colleagues.
• Supervise JMOs and registrars, providing teaching and mentorship.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in ICU on-call and after-hours roster as required.

Skills

Fellowship CICM

Registration Australia

ICU experience

Clinical decision-making

Teaching supervision

Education

CICM Fellowship or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Fixed Term (12 Months) Part-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Staff Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a 0.5 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment commencing from 18/01/2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients across the Hunter New England region.

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of specialist intensive care services, including the assessment and management of critically ill patients, clinical leadership, supervision and education of junior medical staff, and participation in quality improvement and service development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist intensive care services to critically ill haematological, oncological and toxicological adult patients
• Work collaboratively with intensivists, medical and surgical teams, nursing staff, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide supervision, teaching and mentoring to JMOs, registrars and other medical staff
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, research and service development activities within the ICU
• Participate in departmental meetings, education programs and other activities relevant to the role
• Support a culture of patient safety, continuous improvement and excellence in clinical practice
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of evidence-based clinical practices and protocols
• Participate in the ICU on-call and after-hours roster, as required and appropriate to the appointment

About You

• Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) or equivalent specialist qualification recognised in Australia
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia and eligibility to practise as a specialist in NSW
• Demonstrated experience in adult intensive care medicine
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development quality improvement, clinical governance and/or research is desirable

For further information please contact Dr M Perumbuli Achchige, Director of Intensive Care

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 December 2026.

• Negotiable travel and accommodation provided.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Location: Newcastle

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.