Staff Specialist - ICAMHS Psychiatry - Perm FT/PT 1.8 FTE (Apply via eCredential)

Job Description

Requisition ID: REQ550823 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time - 1.8 FTE Location: Mental Health Services Position Classification: Staff Specialist Applications close: 12/02/25 For role related queries or questions contact Dr Rajeev Jairamon at 0439 662 670 or via email at Click HERE to apply via e-Credential. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies. About The Opportunity Working as a Staff Specialist for the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within South Western Sydney Local Health District offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families in a rapidly growing and diverse community. This role provides the chance to deliver expert psychiatric care within a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to early intervention, holistic care, and evidence-based practices. With access to cutting-edge facilities, telehealth innovations, and robust community partnerships, you will be instrumental in addressing the unique challenges of Child & Adolescent Mental Health. The position also encourages professional growth through research, teaching, and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for specialists passionate about advancing mental health services for younger populations while shaping the future of care delivery in the South Western Sydney region. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive, and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. What You'll Be Doing Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the Chief Executive (CE) on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award and Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level. Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team. Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr