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About HammondCare Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our notforprofit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. Weve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of lifes most difficult circumstances. Whether its in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. Its not just care, its HammondCare. About the role The permanent parttime 0.2FTE (two half days per week) role of Staff Specialist Geriatrician works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the inpatients at Riverglen Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient unit (currently in North Ryde) receive treatment in alignment with the Mission, Vision and Mission in Action of HammondCare. HammondCare is a NSW Healthaffiliated organisation; all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised. Duties include Provide medical advice and care in inpatient and clinic settings, in cooperation with other members of OPMH Riverglen, ensuring best advice and care is provided to patients of Riverglen in accordance with HammondCare policy and within the clinical privileges granted. Orientate and supervise relevant junior medical staff. Serve on relevant hospital or service committees. Maintain the required level of personal professional development. Perform any other duties appropriate to the position of Geriatrician as agreed with the DMS. About you Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Geriatric Medicine in Australia (AHPRA). FRACP or equivalent consultant qualification in Geriatric Medicine. Experience in geriatric medical care and the health of older persons in inpatient and consultative settings. Credentialed experience in multidisciplinary specialist practice. Demonstrated sound and effective communication skills, including written documentation to GPs, allied health and other consultants within and external to HammondCare. Communication with patients and referrers is a key requirement for this liaison consultative service. Demonstrated ability to work in a team. Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise. Current drivers licence. Experience in teaching and curriculum development desirable. Benefits What are we offering Marketleading remuneration. Salary packaging; $9,010 annually for living expenses. Leave benefits purchased additional annual leave. Additional training and career development opportunities. Reward and recognition programme. Fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for you and your family. Free independent, confidential counselling services and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family. Exclusive discounts at MyCar; servicing, brakes, repairs. Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HIFI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung. Ready to make a change? Apply now by clicking this link: External_Careers/job/North-Ryde-NSW/Staff-Specialist_REQ2381 For any specific queries please contact Douglas Subau at Closing date: 10th May 2026 HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All shortlisted applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening and vaccination compliance checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr