Permanent Staff Specialist (0.2FTE) and fixed-term 3 year Head of Department (0.1FTE) - Dermatology - POWH

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 12Requisition ID: REQ618381The 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 Department of Dermatology at the Prince of Wales Hospital seeks to appoint a Staff Specialist in Dermatology (total 0.3 FTE). The appointment comprises a permanent 0.2 FTE Staff Specialist position and a three-year fixed-term Nominated Head of Department (HOD) component remunerated at 0.1 FTE in lieu of a managerial allowance. The position includes rotating on-call requirements and provides specialist clinical services across POWH, SSEH, RHW, and SCHN.The Head of Department nomination will be reallocated every three years via an internal Expression of Interest (EOI) process to support the regular rotation of departmental leadership.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 ApplicantsEmployment 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 (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.Fellowship of the Australian College of Dermatologists (FACD) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.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 Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical 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.Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure they are uploaded to your application.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Amel Katrib - Amel.katrib@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 30 November 2025