Permanent Up to 1.2 FTE Staff Specialist - Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) - WSLHD Men[...]

NSW HealthCity of Parramatta Council, New South Wales, Australia

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Permanent Up to 1.2 FTE Staff Specialist - Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) - WSLHD Mental Health Service | APPLY VIA E-CREDENTIAL

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above positions in the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Essential Requirements For Appointment

Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
Sound clinical knowledge in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Blacktown Hospital Mental Health Services
Able to lead a team in an acute unit mental health. Successful applicants will liaise with general medical service and adult in and out-patient psychiatry services

Applicants expecting to be awarded fellowship within six months are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty. RAMZCP

Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and / or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.

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 organisational, 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.

Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.

Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by :

Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.

Commitment to self -care and personal development.

Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.

Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.

Results and outcome focused.

Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.

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

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking the link below :

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16 JANUARY 2026

Contact

Dr Raphael Fraser

Raphael.Fraser@health.nsw.gov.au

Dr Sriram Rajasekar

sriram.rajasekar@health.nsw.gov.au

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@health.nsw.gov.au

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