Nbmlhd - Staff Specialist - Clinical Superintendent - Lifespan - D&A - Up To 1.0Fte - Apply Via Ecredential in Sydney

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Clinical Superintendent

Hours Per Week: 40 (up to 1.0FTE)

Requisition ID: REQ704272

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at the NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service within the Lifespan Clinic.

Successful applicants will provide expert assessment, advice and management of patients attending the NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Services, within their scope of practice. They will also provide high level specialist advice and public health management skills on the public and population health aspects of the service and contribute to advocacy, service development and research within the field. This may include the surveillance, identification and management of emerging population health, communicable disease and environmental health hazards for the patient cohort.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, 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 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.

Selection Criteria:

• Holds current Specialist Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Holds Fellowship of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FAChAM) and has demonstrated meaningful progression and commitment towards attaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA), OR holds FRACMA and has demonstrated meaningful progression and commitment towards attaining the FAChAM, OR holds a combination of equivalent qualifications and experience, as provided for in the prevailing Staff Specialists (State) Award (NSW).
• Demonstrated sound knowledge in the management of a healthcare service and clinical experience in Addiction Medicine at a level consistent with the demands of the role.
• Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring and audit practices at the level of a Specialist Medical Practitioner and demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice, and demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and governance of research with a commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and the Staff Specialists (State) Award 2022 (NSW). 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.

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

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, at *************@health.nsw.gov.au, or at 4734 3331.