Employment Type: Temporary Full Time from February 2027 up to February 2028.

Position Classification: Staff Specialist.

Requisition ID: REQ677733.

Overview

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist to join our team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

We are looking for a Clinical Superintendent in Surgery. The position is a twelve‑month appointment for a recent surgical graduate (FRACS) with an interest in medical management and medical education.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Superintendent will work closely with the Heads of Surgical Departments, the Director of Medical Services and their team, senior medical staff, Doctors‑in‑Training and Hospital management, acting as a key liaison for the coordination and management of medical education, wellbeing, learning and day‑to‑day junior medical staff activities.

The successful candidate will also undertake up to 0.5FTE clinical duties in a discipline relevant to their qualifications, subject to approval, and participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within their specialty department and hospital as required.

They will ensure a high standard of professional performance and foster an academic environment supporting education, wellbeing, research and professional development.

Qualifications

- Current medical practitioner, registered or eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- Interest and capability in medical management, education, wellbeing, research, and professional development.

Salary and Conditions





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

Application Details

Phone: (02) 9515 1862
Email: [email protected]

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create or update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. For assistance, refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at [email protected] or phone (02) 9515 9933.

Equal Prospect and Inclusiveness

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to 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/.

Applicants must provide evidence of current immunity status that complies with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Successful applicants are required to abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

SLHD is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential. Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

Additional Information

- Click here for the Position Description.
- Applications for this position will be received via eCredential ONLY.

Applications Close: 27 July 2026.

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📌 Staff Specialist - Clinical Superintendent (Surgery) - RPAH (Apply via eCredential)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales