Western Sydney Local Health District
Reference number REQ642942 Occupation Specialist Work type Part-Time Location Sydney - Greater West Salary Information $197583 - $243822 Closing date 02 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Permanent Up to 0.2FTE Staff Specialist Department of Dermatology Westmead Hospital
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=83806310-b436-45d7-8b82-dbdd2aff6b06
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 MARCH 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position will be located at Westmead Hospital within the Department of Familial Cancer Service.
The Department of Dermatology is a centre of excellence in Dermatology providing clinical, research and education services.
The objectives of the Department are:
* To provide a tertiary level dermatological service of the highest standard capable of dealing with all dermatological problems, regardless of complexity.
* To provide service based within the public hospital system that is available to all patients within the WSLHD regardless of race, financial, cultural or social circumstances.
* To provide prompt, and appropriate outpatient and inpatient consultations and advice to the medical, surgical, dental and paramedical departments for all of the WSLHD
* To provide the highest quality, and diversity, of advanced training in Dermatology.
* To provide education in the art and science of Dermatology for undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees of all disciplines.
* To undertake ethical, relevant and novel research in Dermatology.
* To provide leadership in Dermatology for the entire community encompassed by the WSLHD.
Successful applicants will:
* Hold two weekly General Dermatology clinic with a subspecialty interest.
* Direct involvement in the supervision and teaching of vocational dermatology residents and registrars
* Assist in the organisation of Department meetings, including administrative meetings and grand rounds.
* Available for tutoring medical students, PG1 and PG2 staff, and other hospital staff as required.
* Assist in the preparation, supervision and documentation of clinical research trials, as required, by mutual agreement with the Department of Dermatology.
* Involvement in the preparation of research projects and supervision of researchers, as required, by mutual agreement within the Department of Dermatology
Selection Criteria
§ Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. § Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. § Sound clinical knowledge in Dermatology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position. § Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including: o High level interpersonal and communication skills. o Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team. o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice. o Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision. § Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position § Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Working with Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below: https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=83806310-b436-45d7-8b82-dbdd2aff6b06
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 MARCH 2026
CONTACT
Prof Pablo Fernandez-Penas Phone: (0 8890 9767 Email: Pablo.fernandezpenas@sydney.edu.au
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (0 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au