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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: Up to 32 hours per week across 4 days
Requisition ID: REQ644011
Remuneration as a Senior Staff Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
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What you'll be doing
Northern NSW Local Health District Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (IPARVAN) Service provides a 24 hour/7 day per week integrated psychosocial, medical and forensic service to adults and young people who present following concern about sexual assault and is expanding to include a 24‐hour integrated response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
Providing high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Sexual Assault Medicine and Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and providing specialised clinical support to assist in the prevention and response to violence, abuse and neglect, as well as participating in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Sexual Assault Medical Service and Hospital as required.
Maintaining and extending the department's provision of high‐quality medical and forensic care to recent victims of sexual violence (aged 14 years and over). Working in partnership with staff specialist paediatricians in responding to child abuse and neglect.
Why you should consider applying
* Diverse career pathways
* Professional and personal development
* Help with further study and education
* Flexible and supportive work environment
* Opportunities to start or build a career, or re‐enter the workforce
* Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
* The opportunity to make a difference!
Where you'll be working
Northern NSW Local Health District provides a diverse range of public healthcare to over 300,000 residents across the district through 12 hospitals and multi‐purpose services, 20 community health centres and other facilities. Northern NSW is a sought‐after location to live and work, spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.
The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth‐watering local produce. Further south, Lismore and other NNSWLHD Hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region and is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree‐change, a family destination or an adventure, and with a negotiable work location there's something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought‐after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area as well as the Hospitals, Facilities and Services provided by Northern NSW Local Health District.
NNSWLHD 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 & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, 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 see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.
Eligibility and Qualifications
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in a relevant specialty, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
* Qualifications and/or professional experience in understanding of the nature and impacts of sexual and domestic and family violence, and complex trauma, and completion of or willingness to undertake the Education Centre Against Violence Course MF1425 at a minimum
* Demonstrated knowledge of integrated violence abuse and neglect service delivery and management of adult sexual assault and domestic violence, including responses to crisis presentations, medical follow‐up and wellbeing consultations
* Proven ability to provide leadership, advanced negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain a cohesive patient centred service
* Preparedness to support and participate in a 24/7 on‐call service which responds to interagency partners (NSW Police), including on‐call rosters already existing or established, if requested and credentialed, and provision of ongoing training and support to examiners
* Demonstrated expertise or willing to undertake education in managing and supervising medico‐legal work, including review of Expert Witness Certificates, providing expert witness evidence and testimony in court, preparing examiners to provide evidence and testimony and debriefing examiners
* Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Philip Reasbeck, A/Director Medical Services at Email:
Applications Close: 7 April 2026
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