Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ624582
Join a dynamic Gastroenterology and Hepatology team at St George Hospital as a dedicated IBD specialist, contribute to the advancement of a world-class Inflammatory Bowel Disease service, participate in cutting-edge clinical trials, drive innovative virtual care models, and contribute to high-impact academic output while delivering exceptional, research-driven care that supports our diverse South Eastern Sydney community.
Where you'll be working
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) offers a supportive, collaborative environment committed to excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. As a key Gastroenterology hub at St George Hospital (Kogarah), you will work within a multidisciplinary team passionate about advancing IBD management, with access to state-of-the-art facilities, strong academic links and opportunities to shape service delivery across the district. Our CORE values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment - created by employees to inspire positive workplace interactions.
What you'll be doing
The Staff specialist - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterologist will provide expert specialist care in IBD, including advanced endoscopic procedures, while leading the expansion and elevation of the IBD service to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include establishing and overseeing clinical trials in IBD, developing and implementing innovative virtual models of care to improve access and efficiency, providing high-quality endoscopic services (gastroscopy, colonoscopy et) and demonstrating strong administrative leadership to drive service development, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional people, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Information for applicants:
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
* Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (including advanced training and/or significant clinical/research experience in IBD); certification in gastrointestinal endoscopy as recognised by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE/GESA).
* Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
* Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
* Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
* Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department, including a track record in IBD-related research and capability.
Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure they are uploaded to your application.
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For role related queries or questions contact Siddharth Vohra on
Applications Close: 26 February 2026