Staff Specialist page is loaded## Staff Specialistlocations: North Ryde, NSWtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 10, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ2381# **About the role**The permanent part-time 0.2FTE (two half days per week) role of Staff Specialist Geriatrician works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the inpatients at Riverglen Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient unit (currently in North Ryde) receive treatment in alignment with the Mission, Vision and Mission in Action of HammondCare. **HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.****Duties include*** To provide medical advice and care, inpatient and clinic settings, in co-operation with other members of OPMH Riverglen, ensuring best advice and care is provided to patients of Riverglen, in accordance with HammondCare policy in force from time to time and within the clinical privileges granted* Orientate and supervise and relevant junior medical staff* Serve on relevant Hospital or Service committees* Maintain the required level of personal professional development* Any other duties appropriate to the position of Geriatrician as agreed with the DMS# **About you*** Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Geriatric Medicine in Australia (AHPRA)* FRACP or equivalent Consultant qualification in Geriatric Medicine.* Experience in geriatric medical care and the health of older persons in inpatient and consultative settings* Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice* Demonstrated sound and effective communication skills, including written documentation to GP's, allied health and other consultants within and external to HammondCare. Communication with patients and referrers is a key requirement for this liaison consultative service* Demonstrated ability to work in a team* Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise* Current Driver's Licence* Experience in teaching and curriculum development desirable# # **Benefits - What are we offering*** Market-leading remuneration* Salary packaging; $9,010 annually for living expenses* 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, and 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 SamsungFor any specific queries please contact Douglas Subau at dsubau@hammond.com.au**Closing date: 10th May 2026***HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.**All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.*Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!#J-18808-Ljbffr