Staff Specialist
- Provide high-quality specialist Palliative Care services to patients.
- Work collaboratively within healthcare teams and with senior medical staff.
- Engage in teaching and research opportunities in Palliative Care.
About the role
The permanent part-time (up to 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week) role of Staff Specialist Palliative Care works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the Braeside Hospital Palliative Care service functions in a way that aligns with the Mission, Vision and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare and ensures that the medical and other care provided to patients is of high quality.
HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.
Duties include:
Provide demonstrably high-quality specialist Palliative Care services to patients in the South-West Sydney Local Government Area
To maintain personal professional competence in Palliative Care
To work within healthcare teams and with other senior medical staff in a cooperative and collegiate way, evidencing the Mission, Motivation and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare
Undertake teaching of medical students and trainee doctors and undertake research in Palliative Care as opportunities present.
About you
Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Palliative Care Medicine in Australia (AHPRA)
FRACP or FAChPM or equivalent Consultant qualification.
Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice in inpatient, consultative, clinic and community settings
Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise
Willingness to participate in teaching and research projects
Current Driver’s Licence
Research Qualification (desirable)
Benefits - What are we offering
Market-leading remuneration
Salary packaging
Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
Additional training & career development opportunities
Reward and Recognition Program
Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
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For any specific queries please contact Friedbert Kohler at fkohler@hammond.com.au
Closing date: 9th October 2026
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