NNSWLHD - Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine - Maclean District Hospital

If appointed to a permanent staff specialist position you may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information,

please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Employment Type:PermanentPart or Full Time
Position Classification:Staff Specialist
Remuneration:$278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week:Up to 40hrs per week
Requisition ID:REQ703516

Remuneration asSenior Specialistwill be considered and is subject to CE Approval

About the role

Maclean District Hospital is seeking a qualified Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine to provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Rehabilitation services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. The successful applicant will also participate in quality improvement activities as well as providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and secure clinical practice.
You will work collaboratively with the geriatric service to manage both rehabilitation and subacute medical patients.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care.Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Where you'll be working

The Clarence Health Service includesMaclean District Hospital, a local community Level 3 rural hospital providing a wide range of healthcare services to the public.



W work closely with Grafton Base Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.

VisitNorthern NSW Local Health Districtfor more information on living and working in this area.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers 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.

Learnmore atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

- Salary Packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

As aStaff Specialistyou may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.



All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visitStepping Up, our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seewww.homeaffairs.gov.au

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. VisitNSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardianfor more information.

- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Rehabilitation Physician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Rehabilitation Medicine at the role delineation of the service
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Shahlini Singham, A/Director Medical Services at Email: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 9 December 2026

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