STG - Staff Specialist - Homeless Health - 0.1FTE - TPT - 12 month appointment

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.  

In this role the specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients who are homeless.  Most reside at the Mission Australia Centre, Surry Hills, while others come to that centre from a range of places for their medical care.  Conduct a weekly physician clinic at the Mission Australia Centre, Surry Hills, a formal outreach clinic of St George Hospital, working closely with nursing, administrative and allied health staff at the centre.  Provide medical support from time to time for homeless patients after discharge from St George Hospital.

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD. 

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.  

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. 

Information for applicants: 
 

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2026_004.  Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.  
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.