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Staff Specialist
- Kogarah, NSW, Australia, 2217
- Fixed Term - Task Specific
- Closing on: Apr 22 2026
Staff Specialist (palliative care) Kogarah Hospital
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Fixed-term part time position
- Application closing date: 22/04/2026
About the role
To provide a comprehensive initial assessment of symptoms, psychosocial needs and direct the ongoing care of patients referred to the palliative care services, for the Specialist Inpatient Unit and the community palliative care team at Calvary Hospital Kogarah.
About you:
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- Possess registration as specialist palliative care physician with the Medical Board of Australia - Insurance Act 1997.
- Extensive experience working in Palliative Medicine-at least 3 years postgraduate training in this field, with FAChPM and/or FRACP.
- Experience in management of Palliative Care patients, with demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including high level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated commitment to contemporary palliative care service provision with demonstrated knowledge of national and state priorities for palliative care services and sound clinical knowledge in Palliative Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position
- Interest and experience in teaching and education of junior medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of participation in Continuing Medical Education, undertaking education and self-monitoring/audit practices that support credentialing to the position and are commensurate with the scope of practice requirements of the position
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
- Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah
For further information please contact Dr Jessica Jones, Director of Palliative Care on jessicacaitlin.jones@health.nsw.gov.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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