Permanent Up to 2.6 FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - WSLHD Mental Health Services | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
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- Specialist
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- Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ577232 Requisition #
Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Applicants who are to be awarded Fellowship and Certificate of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within 6 months are welcome to apply.
2. Successful applicants will hold a Certificate of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have demonstrated experience with the provision child and adolescent mental health care in both inpatient and community settings.
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
· Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
· Excellent organizational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
· Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
· Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
· Systems thinking and capacity to manage appropriate clinical risk within scope.
· Commitment to self-care and personal development.
· Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
· Commitment to building relationships which contribute to leading and developing others.
· Capacity to incorporate outcome measures that are meaningful to young people and their care systems into clinical work in addition to standard measures required for KPI reporting.
6. Commitment to sound clinical governance, with accountability for achieving results and managing risks
7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16 JANUARY 2026
CONTACT
Dr Lisa Newling - Clinical Director PCYMHS
(02) 8890 6577 Mobile: 0409 226 152
Gena Hughes - A/Operations Manager PCYMHS
(02) 8890 6577
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@invalidemail.com
