Staff Specialist - Director Medical Services - RPAH (Apply via eCredential)

Staff Specialist - Director Medical Services - RPAH (Apply via eCredential)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ614241

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist to join our team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital!

We are looking for a Director of Medical Services. The Director Medical Services of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is responsible for the provision of high level strategic and operational medical leadership, management and advice to ensure quality health care service provision at RPAH.

The RPAH Director Medical Services works with the General Manager and RPAH Executive to implement integrated clinical services, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively and clinical standards are met. They provide professional leadership to medical staff within the facility including mentoring and coaching, and well as overseeing performance development and management systems and procedures for medical staff.

The RPAH Director Medical Services will work in collaboration with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to promote evidence-based practice and innovation for excellence in care and continuous improvement. As clinical leader, they will enhance clinical engagement and professional practice and standards, as well as a culture of respect for the individual, teamwork and continuous performance improvement.

Medical practitioner, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition relevant to the role, as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Position will be available from mid-January 2026. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from the beginning of the 2026 Clinical Year on 2 February 2026, may be considered.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award.

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at or phone .

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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