WNSWLHD - Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician - Aged Care Outreach Service. Apply via eCredential

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Senior Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $376,068 - $548,432 pa (inclusive of Superannuation & other Allowances)

Hours Per Week: 40

Located in:Negotiable within Western NSW Local Health District

Applications Close: 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for Geriatricians looking to develop a new model of care in a rural context. Western NSW LHD provides care to people living in an area covering about 1-3 of NSW. We are establishing an aged care outreach service for older people with acute illness who are at risk of hospitalisation. Job Share may be considered for this position.

The service will have a network of staff based at multiple locations across Western NSW to provide a hybrid face to face and telehealth outreach service. You will join a team which includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a pharmacist and admin staff.

You will work closely with the Aged Care team, clinical staff in our hospitals and community settings as well as staff in Residential Aged Care homes. Your work will be a mix of outreach into residential aged care, outpatient clinics and acute care consultations.

The service will operate Monday to Friday between 0800 and 1730, with flexible operating hours available within this timeframe to meet service requirements. Regular travel to various locations across the District may be required to support outreach service delivery. Flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, may be considered for suitable applicants

We have a partnership with the Geriatric Medicine Service at Sydney Local Health District for outpatient services and collegial support.

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic-Teaching-Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

What we can offer you

. Country living with a meaningful career path

. Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)

. Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

. Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

. Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

The Geriatrician will be part of the Western NSW LHD Aged Care Outreach Service (ACOS). This service provides outreach support to older people living in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH), Multipurpose services (MPS) and in community settings that have an acute illness and are at risk of hospitalisation.

Aged Care Outreach Service - day to day service operations

Acute care teams including ED, Inpatient and Hospital in the Home teams- provide specialist input for older people from RACH, MPS and community settings requiring acute care

Residential Aged Care Homes and General Practitioners - consult advice for management of older people and service development

For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

. Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

. Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

The Geriatrician will be part of the newly established Western NSW LHD Aged Care Outreach Service (ACOS). This service provides outreach support to older people living in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH), Multipurpose services (MPS) and in community settings that have an acute illness and are at risk of hospitalisation.

Aged Care Outreach Service - day to day service operations

Acute care teams including ED, Inpatient and Hospital in the Home teams- provide specialist input for older people from RACH, MPS and community settings requiring acute care

Residential Aged Care Homes and General Practitioners - consult advice for management of older people and service development

For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and-or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
5. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
6. Fellowship of the applicable College.

How do I apply for this role?

Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work' badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Note:Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencieswill notbe considered for this position.

Need more information?

. Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.

. For role related queries or questions contact Alison Loudon via email [email protected].

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information, please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

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