Senior Rheumatology Specialist - Part-Time

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Reference number

REQ684783

Occupation

Specialist

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

$197583 - $243822

Closing date

23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type - Permanent Part-Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist in Rheumatology - Nepean

Hours Per Week: Up to 0.8FTE
Requisition ID: REQ684783

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=334367a9-a425-405d-80c2-654bc7a5eae3

Applications close on 23 August 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Rheumatology.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District actively encourages diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Applications are encouraged and welcome from people from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);

2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Divisionor equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position

3. Sound clinical knowledge in Rheumatology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.

4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team;

5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards;

6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff;

7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Rheumatology demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.

8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf

To see a full position description, please click here

Enquiries

Dr Archana Sud, Clinical Director, Division of Medicine
E: archana.sud@health.nsw.gov.auT: (0 4734 3342

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close on 23 August 2026. Applications must be received by 5pm on this date.

All applications must be submitted via eCredential only.

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