Staff Specialist (HOD) - Ambulatory Care (HiTH)

Requisition ID: REQ690218

Employment Type: Permanent 0.5FTE (HOD component until 31-Dec-2028)

Location: Campbelltown/Camden Hospital

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Applications close: 20/09/2026

For role related queries or questions contact Prof Sellappa Prahalath on 0434 327 106 or via email on Sellappa.Prahalath@health.nsw.gov.au

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About The Opportunity

Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals are recruiting for a Staff Specialist to complement and enhance the current Ambulatory Care (HiTH) department. This position will also serve as the Head of Department until the end of Quinquennium (31 December 2028).

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What You'll be doing

The primary purpose of this position is to act as the functional Head of Ambulatory Care and provide clinical advice as it relates to the operation of the department. Campbelltown Hospital is seeking an active senior clinician who will be responsible for:

• Independent advice on all matters relating to Ambulatory Care directly to the Director of Medicine and Director of Medical Services.
• Independent advice on any matter relating to the medical workforce directly to the Director of Medicine and Director of Medical Services.
• Oversight of, to be responsible for, and to champion enhancements to ongoing clinical practice improvement and safety and quality programs.

Where You'll Be Working

Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!

Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.

The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership with demonstrated leadership skills and current clinical practice of a high standard and to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
3. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management, with the ability to inspire innovation and achieve results.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage a department, including financial, performance and workforce management and ability to oversee staff education and training.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development.
6. Experience working at a senior departmental level with the ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including significant clinical experience in the community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
7. Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
8. Demonstrated success in building and co-ordinating effective clinical teams and building relationships with colleagues, staff, hospital executive and consumers.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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