Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ336072

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in Current South Wales for the above position within the Department of Sexual Health, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Please note - this is a temporary parental leave relief position. The appointment is available for up to 12 months and may be extended for a further period where the substantive occupant returns on reduced parental leave hours. Should the substantive occupant return earlier than expected, the temporary appointment may be terminated with two weeks' notice. This temporary appointment does not provide an entitlement to ongoing or permanent employment.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

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

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Carmel Mezrani, phone or email

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S;, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct.



Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

- Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted 19AB exempted provider number.
- Medical Practitioner with recognised specialist qualifications such as Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine or recognised equivalent.
- Appropriate knowledge and recent clinical experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in sexual health medicine.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, advanced communication skills and ability to work constructively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and provide clinical supervision including the ability to provide education, vision and research.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development.
- Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter.

Applications Close: 12 October 2026

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