Staff Specialist - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Liverpool Hospital

Purpose of Position

To provide high quality inpatient and consultative clinical services and on-call specialty services in  Microbiology and Infectious Diesases (including Infection Prevention and Control) and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award. 

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

Staff Specialist - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

NSW Health Pathology – Liverpool Hospital

Permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE)

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2011_005 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies. 

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. To apply please use the link below:

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise within the specialty of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and/or Infection Prevention and Control. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication and interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management and continuous improvement, and a contemporary knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS), NPAAC Standards and NATA Accreditation processes.