NBMLHD - Nepean Hospital - Staff Specialist - Up to 1.0FTE – Permanent – Emergency Department - APPLY via eCredential

Employment Type Permanent

Position Classification: Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine

Hours Per Week: Up to 1.0FTE

Requisition ID:REQ

Applications close 09 August 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Emergency Department.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated and competent emergency physicians.

Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months will be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides protected, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals.



We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family!

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel:

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website:

Selection Criteria

- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Possess Fellowship of theAustralasian College for Emergency Medicine(FACEM) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
- Sound clinical knowledge inEmergency Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty. Proven capacity and / or experience in the provision of effective high quality emergency medicine services and the efficient utilisation of resources.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.




- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards. Commitment to the career development of junior medical staff.
- Demonstrates the leadership and negotiation skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Commitment and / or experience in clinical research and quality improvement to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.
- Proven understanding and demonstrated capacity to comply with the service objectives of the public health organisation. Sound knowledge and understanding of EEO principles and ability to ensure their own and co-workers’ safety by adopting safe work practices and compliance with WH&S; policies and procedures.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information:Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Need more information?

Enquiries - Dr Cindy Hastings

Clinical Director Emergency Medicine

E: **************@health.nsw.gov.au or P: ***

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