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What you''ll be doingProvide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Rehabilitation services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes, delivering a healthy community through quality care.Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.Why you should consider applyingWe can offer you:Diverse career pathwaysProfessional and personal developmentHelp with further study and educationFlexible and supportive work environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceChallenging, inspiring and rewarding rolesThe opportunity to make a differenceAs a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.Where you''ll be workingBallina District Hospital is a rural community hospital providing a wide range of public healthcare services. It is part of the Richmond network of facilities which also includes Lismore Base Hospital, Casino & District Memorial Hospital as well as Kyogle, Bonalbo, Nimbin and Urbenville Multi-Purpose Services. The Ballina Shire and nearby Byron Shire include some of Australia''s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities, colourful local markets and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you''re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond region has something to suit every lifestyle.Visit the Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government Office of the Children''s Guardian for more information.QualificationsEligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Rehabilitation Physician and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Rehabilitation 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.Need more information? 1) Position Description 2) Applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sarah Coghill, Head of Medicine at Email: [email protected] Close: 11 November 2025Apply via eCredentialFor assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential.NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredentialEnquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application. #J-18808-Ljbffr