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Requisition ID:REQ651334Position Classification:Staff SpecialistEmployment Type:Temporary Full Time(12 months with potential for extension)Location:Wagga Wagga Base HospitalRemuneration(Award Based):Staff Specialist (State) AwardFTE/ HoursPer Week:40 hours per weekApplications Close:Sunday17 May 2026Applications:Apply viaeCredentialHEREStaff Specialist Rehabilitation MedicineWagga Wagga Base HospitalBe Part of Our Team: Deliver Comprehensive Rehabilitation Care Across the MurrumbidgeeAbout usTheMurrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals-including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 MultiPurpose Services-MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, andmake meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest-and along the Victorian border-MLHDoffers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australias most scenic and welcoming regions.Whatyou''llbe doingAs a Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, you will:Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care within the 16-bed Rehabilitation Unit at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (with planned expansion capacity to 24 beds)Deliver consultative services to acute medical patientsProvide outpatient rehabilitation clinics, including prosthetic, orthotic, spasticity (botulinum toxin), and high-risk foot clinicsContribute to outreach services across the MLHD, including Narrandera, Temora, Tumut, and other sites via on-site visits and telehealthProvide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team environmentSupervise and support junior medical staffParticipate in clinical governance, quality improvement, education, and research activitiesContribute to on-call and rostered responsibilities as requiredIn 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.Whereyou''llbe workingWagga Wagga Base Hospital is the largest referral hospital in the MLHD, offering a broad range of specialty services and a strong commitment to teaching, research, and workforce development.Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional city located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, offering:Excellent schools and childcare optionsA thriving food, arts, and cultural sceneAffordable housing and minimal commuting timeEasy access to Sydney, Melbourne, and CanberraIt provides the perfect balance of rewarding clinical practice and exceptional lifestyle.What We Can Offer YouWorking for theMurrumbidgeeLHD may come withaccess to:Salary packaging (pay less tax!)Car leasesFitness PassportSupport though advanced education & trainingAccess to EAP, wellbeing programs and supports for you and your familyIncentivesMLHD providesremunerationconsistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may alsobenefitfrom regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attracthigh qualitymedical practitioners to rural practice.The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience inMurrumbidgeeconnects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceApply viaeCredentialHEREFor further informationPlease refer to thePositionDescriptionfordetailed role information.Please note that whilst this role is advertised as temporary full time there is potential for a future ongoing vacancy.For role related queries or questions contactDr Rachael McQueen Staff Specialist Rehabilitation Service WWBH via email on Important InformationA National Police Check will be conducted.NSW Health does notrequireor accept theFit2Workbadge ineCredential.Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgroundsincluding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.Learnmore aboutcareers withMurrumbidgee Local Health District:visitthe MLHDCareerspageLike andFollowus onLinkedInandFacebook!Selection CriteriaHolds unconditional specialist registration with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) in the specialty of Rehabilitation MedicineEvidence of Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or proof of recognition as a specialist by the Specialists Recognition Advisory Committee.Demonstrated knowledge and experience of contemporary evidence based best practice In Rehabilitation Medicine and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, and colleaguesDemonstrated commitment to teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to involvement in quality improvement and research programs, and an ability to work in a computerised environment.Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education / continuing professionalDemonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.