Staff Specialist - Rheumatology - CRGH (Apply via eCredential)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) seeks a Staff Specialist in Rheumatology for Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The role focuses on diagnostic and consultative Rheumatology services, with involvement in teaching, research and quality improvement.

FRACP with recognised Rheumatology qualifications and AHPRA registration (or eligibility) are required. The appointment supports academic activity, clinical leadership and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Current registered medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with recognised Rheumatology qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic and consultative Rheumatology services.
• Engage in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities.
• Contribute to academic environment supporting education and professional development.

Skills

Rheumatology expertise

Clinical research

Teaching and education

Education

FRACP fellowship

AHPRA registered or eligible

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to December 2027 Position Classification: Staff Specialist Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Rheumatology Department and Hospital as required. The Staff Specialist will be required to have a demonstrated commitment to clinical research in Rheumatology. They will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development. The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, 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 Rheumatology and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Position will be available from February 2027. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from the beginning of the 2027 Clinical Year on 1 February 2027, may be considered.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Ana Ananda [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 19 November 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.

For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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