Staff Specialist - Medical Lead - Community Aged Care and Aged Care Outreach Service
*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
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Requisition ID:REQ******
Position Classification:Staff Specialist
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time (1 FTE)
Location:Wagga Wagga Base Hospital with flexible work arrangements
Remuneration(Award Based):Staff Specialist (State) Award
FTE/ HoursPer Week:40 hours per week
Applications Close:Sunday28June ****
Medical Lead – Community Aged Care and Aged Care Outreach Service
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivatedGeriatrician (or suitably qualified Physician/GP with a special interest in Geriatrics)to join Murrumbidgee Local Health District as theMedical Lead - Community Aged Care and Aged Care Outreach Service (ACOS).
This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape and deliver innovative, patient-centred models of care for older people across a large rural and regional health district.
The role combinesclinical service delivery, strategic leadership, and service development,with a strong focus on keeping older people well in the community and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
You will play a pivotal role in designing and establishing a contemporary model of care and building a high-performing team that aspires to beinnovative, forward-thinking, and recognised as a leader in aged care delivery.
This is an opportunity to help create a service that is not only fit for the future but strives to be world class in its approach to community-based geriatric care.
As a key clinical leader, you will work across community, residential aged care, and hospital settings, contributing to the development ofprogressive models of care including virtual care, hospital-in-the-home, and outreach services.
What You'll Be Doing
Provideexpert clinical leadership and oversightfor MLHD Aged Care and Aged Care Outreach Services.
Deliverspecialist geriatric assessment and consultationin community and outreach settings.
Lead the development and implementation ofinnovative, evidence-based models of carefocused on prevention, early intervention, and hospital avoidance.




Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, GPs, community providers, and residential aged care services across the district.
Contribute toclinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Supportteaching, training, and research activitieswithin MLHD.
About You
You are a collaborative and forward-thinking clinician who is passionate about improving outcomes for older people.
You bring:
Fellowship of theRACP (Geriatric Medicine/General Medicine)orRACGP, or equivalent specialist recognition.
Eligibility for registration with theMedical Board of Australiaas a Specialist.
Demonstratedclinical leadership experiencein a complex healthcare environment.
Experience inservice development, quality improvement, and innovation in models of care.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and settings.
A commitment to education, training, and continuous improvement.
Why Join MLHD?
Adaptable locationacross the beautiful Murrumbidgee region
Opportunity tolead and shape a growing Aged Care Outreach Service
Work within asupportive, networked team of geriatricians and multidisciplinary clinicians
Access toinnovative models of care and digital health solutions
Enjoy arewarding rural lifestylewith strong community connections
Additional Information
Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel across the district required.
NSW Working with Children Check (Employee), Aged Care Check (lodged by MLHD), and Category A vaccinations required (PD*****_015).
This position is part of MLHD's commitment to deliveringsafe, high-quality, and patient-centred carealigned with NSW Health values.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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TESL Leave - Supporting Your Professional Growth
NSW Health Staff Specialists are eligible forTeaching,



Education, Study and Leave (TESL), providing dedicated, paid time to support your ongoing professional development.
Participate incontinuing medical education (CME)and professional development activities
Attendconferences, workshops, and training programs(including interstate and international opportunities)
Engage inresearch, teaching and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain and enhance yourclinical skills and specialist expertise
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Selection Criteria
Currently registered or eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and/or relevant equivalent specialist recognition.
Demonstrates effective clinical expertise and leadership in an area of practice relevant to Community Aged Care and ACOS, with ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and workforce management experience in a complex public health organisation.
Proven capability to develop and implement complex strategic initiatives including the capability to plan, manage change and improve performance based on service redesign and service implementation methodologies.
Superior interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships, to network and engage, collaborate with and influence key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
Demonstrated experience in clinical governance quality and compliance processes, and in leading or conducting research, innovation, service redesign or quality improvement initiatives.
Comprehensive understanding of medical training accreditation processes, and proven experience in the development, growth and delivery of interprofessional education and training.
Current NSW Drivers Licence, ability to travel as required, and willingness to prioritise the use of virtual modalities wherever possible as an alternative to travel.
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