Medical Advisor, Medical Council of NSW - Health Professional Councils Authority

Medical Advisor, Medical Council of NSW

Executive Band 1

Health Professional Councils Authority

Temporary part-time opportunity available (3 days/week) until 30 September 2024 with the potential to be extended or to be made ongoing. Candidates with appropriate skills and experience available to work 2 days/week are strongly encouraged to apply and will also be considered.

• Join a team of enthusiastic medical doctors in an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
• An exciting opportunity for an experienced medical practitioner to develop their non-clinical skills in medical regulation

This role is primarily located in Gladesville, with peaceful, leafy surrounds and free parking available onsite.

Role Outline

The Medical Advisor works collaboratively with the Medical Director, as the sole sources of medical advice, for the provision of high level, authoritative, professional medical expertise and support to the Council, and staff in relation to complaints about the conduct, performance and/or health of medical practitioners in NSW and medical practitioners in NSW who are subject to compliance monitoring.

The Medical Advisor provides professional input to all aspects of the Council’s strategic direction as well as its internal and external operations, including management of relationships with key stakeholder groups.

The Medical Advisor works independently in leading and managing projects and provides expert advice to formulate strategic and innovative solutions and oversee the development, review and evaluation of programs, policies, business and process improvement projects and risk management activities to enhance and achieve the Council’s and HPCA’s objectives and functions.

For further information, download the role description.

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Benefits

This role is a great development opportunity for an experienced medical practitioner to learn about how complaints are assessed and managed in medical regulation. Foster your clinical advice skills, stakeholder engagement skills, and enhance your understanding of non-clinical medicine while working alongside an enthusiastic team of medical doctors. 

• Work flexibly from the office and home
• Access to support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Fuel your professional growth with LinkedIn Learning
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office

Applying for this Role

You are encouraged to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe an experience in your clinical or professional life that required you to assess and manage risk. e.g. a "near miss" clinical situation, a practice complaint, concerns about a peer's health and capacity to practice, an issue related to ethical standards. Describe how you approached this issue.
2. Describe an experience where you led or delivered a project to achieve strategic reform objectives.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Registration as a medical practitioner
• At least 5 years’ experience out of a fellowship with a specialty medical college is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working as a medical practitioner combined with a thorough understanding of the working environment of a variety of practice types in the Australian health care system such as a hospital or general practice
• Extensive expertise and up-to-date knowledge of current clinical practice standards, clinical governance and contemporary medical ethics.

We know the value of diverse experiences and broad capabilities.  Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a temporary part time (3 days/week) General Medical Band 1 role available until 30 September 2024. Experienced candidates who may wish to work 2 days/week are strongly encouraged to apply and will also be considered.

An attractive remuneration package within the range of $240,650 to $276,250 per annum (SOORT 2023), will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Please contact Ameer Tadros, Director on Ameer.Tadros@health.nsw.gov.au should you have any additional questions about the role.

Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ483167).


Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

The Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.