Staff Specialist

About the role The permanent part-time (up to 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week) role of Staff Specialist Palliative Care works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the Braeside Hospital Palliative Care service functions in a way that aligns with the Mission, Vision and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare and ensures that the medical and other care provided to patients is of high quality. HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised. Duties include: Provide demonstrably high-quality specialist Palliative Care services to patients in the South-West Sydney Local Government Area To maintain personal professional competence in Palliative Care To work within healthcare teams and with other senior medical staff in a cooperative and collegiate way, evidencing the Mission, Motivation and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare Undertake teaching of medical students and trainee doctors and undertake research in Palliative Care as opportunities present. About you Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Palliative Care Medicine in Australia (AHPRA) FRACP or FAChPM or equivalent Consultant qualification. Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice in inpatient, consultative, clinic and community settings Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a team Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise Willingness to participate in teaching and research projects Current Driver’s Licence Research Qualification (desirable) Benefits - What are we offering Market-leading remuneration Salary packaging 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, wand 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 Samsung Ready to make a change? Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact Friedbert Kohler at Closing date: 18th September 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.