Central Coast Local Health District
Reference number
REQ298711
Occupation
Specialist
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Salary Information
$ $215533
Closing date
08 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ298711
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Gastroenterology, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.
Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
Applicants should have the skillset to provide a Biliary service and GESA approval for Endoscopic Ultrasound and ERCP.
This role is to provide firstly a clinical management and consultation service to patients with conditions applicable to the sub-specialty of Gastroenterology and participate in an appropriate on-call roster for Central Coast Local Health District, secondly to provide education, supervision and support to junior medical staff, and thirdly to engage in ongoing quality assurance activities both at the Departmental and District Level and additionally as directed by the Director of Medical Services and the Executive Director of Clinical Governance.
Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.
This position has obligations to both Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Glenn Hawken, Head of Department of Gastroenterology, phone or email CCLHD-
Applications are accepted via credential ONLY.
To apply If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on
The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.
Applications will not be accepted by agencies.
* Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted 19AB exempted provider number.
* Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other equivalent specialist recognition.
* Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Gastroenterology.
* Ability to work constructively and effectively in a Multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
* Demonstrated track record in supervision and training of junior medical staff, including prevocational and advanced trainees
* Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
* Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours charter.
* Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) conjoint approval for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures
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Applications Close: 08 March 2026