Requisition ID: REQ691605
Position Classification: [Staff Specialist]
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Remuneration (Award Based):
- Staff Specialist (State) Award
Applications Close: Sunday 20 09 2026
Applications: Apply via eCredential here
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
As a General Medicine Specialist, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based inpatient and outpatient medical services to patients across the Griffith community and broader Murrumbidgee region. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the ongoing development of a safe, patient-centred health service.
The position offers the opportunity to work across a broad scope of General Medicine practice while providing clinical leadership, supervision and education to junior medical officers and other healthcare professionals. You will actively contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, risk management programs, and participate in the on-call roster to support the provision of safe and effective services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician seeking to make a meaningful impact within a regional health service while enjoying a diverse caseload, strong multidisciplinary support, and opportunities to influence service development and training.
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.
Griffith Base Hospital is a major regional referral hospital serving communities across the western Murrumbidgee region. The service provides a broad range of acute, sub-acute and specialist healthcare services and plays a critical role in supporting the health needs of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.
Griffith is a vibrant and multicultural city renowned for its welcoming community, exceptional food and wine culture, affordable housing, and excellent schools. With direct flights to Sydney, a strong sporting and recreational lifestyle, and easy access to national parks and outdoor attractions, Griffith offers the ideal balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
As part of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, you will join a collaborative network of clinicians committed to delivering high-quality rural healthcare while helping shape the future of medicine across regional NSW.
Working for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District is more than a career choice - it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
- Make a Meaningful Difference – Contribute to the delivery of essential, high quality healthcare for diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Maximise Your Take Home Pay – Access generous salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income for Staff Specialists.
- Flexible Vehicle Options – Enjoy novated car leasing options designed to support your lifestyle.
- Stay Active and Well – Access the Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Grow Professionally – Benefit from advanced education, training opportunities, and exposure to innovative health technologies and models of care.
- Holistic Wellbeing Support – Take advantage of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and family friendly workplace practices.
Remuneration depends on your appointment type, award classification, and scope of practice. The figures below are indicative only and represent what may be earned under applicable NSW Health awards and local arrangements.
- Staff Specialists receive the full entitlements of permanent NSW Health employment, including superannuation, leave benefits, salary packaging, relocation support (where applicable), and access to incentives.
- Base salaries are determined under the Staff Specialists (State) Award, with indicative ranges from approximately $270,247 to $333,491 per annum + superannuation, depending on experience and allowances (based on a 40 hour week).
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- Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
- For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli – MLHD Director, Medical Services Griffith Base Hospital on [email protected]
Important Information
- A National Police Check will be conducted.
- NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
- Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
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- Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Physician General Medicine and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.
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For role related queries or questions contact Arunavo Chatterji on [email protected]
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