Staff Specialist - Palliative Medicine

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Education programs access

Postgraduate opportunities

Career development network

Employee Assistance Program

Work/Life balance

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Staff Specialist in Palliative Care Medicine for a temporary term (Jan 2027–Jun 2027). The role covers inpatient and outpatient palliative care, requires senior clinical leadership and a track record in education and research, and is aligned with the Sacred Heart Service.

The appointment supports ongoing clinical excellence, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to best practice in patient-centered care within a not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Possess, or be eligible to possess, specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of RACP AChPM or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialist award.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice in palliative medicine at a senior level.
• Commitment to teaching across trainee and junior staff levels.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and plan clinical services.

Skills

AHPRA specialist registration

Palliative Medicine expertise

Teaching commitment

Leadership in multidisciplinary team

Clinical service planning

Education

Fellowship of RACP AChPM

Job description

Position Title: Staff Specialist - Palliative Care Medicine

Employment Type: Temporary, from January 2027 to June 2027

Hours per week: 0.5 FTE

Position Grade: Staff Specialist

Salary: As per the award Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement

Department Name: Palliative Care Medicine

About us

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

Position Summary

We have an upcoming temporary vacancy within the Sacred Heart Supportive and Palliative Care Service, providing clinical services to palliative care patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's

St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

Selection Criteria

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• Possess, or be eligible to possess, specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians – Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (RACP AChPM) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialist’s State Award;
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and high standards of clinical practice in Palliative Medicine commensurate to experience which is appropriate to the requirements of the position;
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching at specialty registrar, junior medical officer, nursing, allied health and undergraduate levels;
• Demonstrated management ability in clinical service planning and the provision of a patient focused, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective clinical service with knowledge and commitment to the implementation of best practice and clinical service innovation;
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working congenially and collaboratively as both a leader and member of a multidisciplinary team, and as a provider of services that engender high levels of patient satisfaction and experience;
• Demonstrated ongoing contribution to the development, dissemination, and translation of new knowledge and practices commensurate with work in an academic teaching hospital environment including an active commitment and involvement in research and clinical trials relevant to the discipline of palliative care;
• Obtain a current driver’s licence

For more information, please contact Dr Davinia Seah, Head of Palliative Care Medicine - [e-mail]

For a copy of the position description, please email [e-mail] The closing date for applications is 02 October 2026.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.