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Hammondcare · Prairiewood
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About the role The permanent part-time (0.4 FTE / 16 hours per week) role of Staff Specialist Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that the OPMH service at the Braeside Hospital functions in a way that aligns with the Mission and Mission-in-Action of HammondCare, and to ensure that the medical and other care provided to patients in OPMH is of high quality. HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised. Duties include:
- Provide demonstrably high-quality specialist services for OPMHs inpatient services
- To work within healthcare teams and with other senior medical staff in a cooperative and collegiate way, evidencing the Mission, Motivation and Mission In Action of HammondCare;
- Undertake teaching of medical students and trainee doctors and undertake research in OPMHs as opportunities present. About you
- Registered (or registerable) as a Specialist Medical Practitioner in Psychiatry in Australia (AHPRA)
- FRANZCP or equivalent Consultant qualification, preferably also holding Fellowship of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age
- Demonstrated sound, effective communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Organisational ability, both personal organisation and ability to supervise
- Willingness to participate in teaching and research projects
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Research Qualification (desirable) Benefits
- What are we offering
- Salary packaging
- Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
- Additional training & career development opportunities
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung Ready to make a change? Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact Nick Manduci at [email protected] Closing date: 17th October 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 short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.