Job Description:

Position Title: Clinical Superintendent – St Vincent’s Hospital Network Sydney
Employment Type: Temporary, Part Time for 12 months
Hours per week: 20 hours (0.5 FTE)
Position Grade: Staff Specialist
Salary: As per the Award
Enterprise Agreement: NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Staff Specialist Agreement

Department Name: Medical Administration

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:

Work as a Clinical Leader within an inter-disciplinary team to support the delivery of organisational priorities and support non-specialist Medical Officers, including;

• Dealing with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature and exercising discretion and sensitivity and maintain confidentiality. 

• Demonstrating leadership within a team environment and actively contribute to team activities including meetings and decision-making processes

• Communicating effectively and in a timely fashion with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including:

  • Clinical Portfolios

  • Multidisciplinary teams

  • Other Clinical Divisions

  • Medical Workforce Unit

  • Health Information Services

• Involvement with management of non-specialist medical officers, including SRMOs, Basic Physician trainees, and Advanced Trainees across St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney (SVHS). 

• Developing strong working relationships with stakeholders in teaching and training, medical workforce, and hospital administrations.

• Developing strong working relationships with health information services team

• Undertake the responsibilities of the Medical Coding Lead within the Medical Services Governance structure.

• Leadership role within medical directorate, involved in JMO management and supervision as determined by the Medical Executive

Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2022_030). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals with the appropriate knowledge and skills to join a tertiary-level imaging department. The preferred applicant will have access to a stimulating case mix in a collegial and supportive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to maintaining high standards of service delivery, optimising patient throughput, contributing to continuing education and research, supporting the training and development of staff and students, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and relevant professional bodies.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

• Possess, or be eligible to possess, specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching at specialty registrar, junior medical officer and undergraduate levels.

• Demonstrated superior organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and develop a strong teaching program through to examination stage.

• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders

• Demonstrated understanding of hospital funding models and approach to optimization of activity capture

• Demonstrated participation in clinical coding optimization in the hospital

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.

For more information, please contact Professor Paul Preisz, Chief Medical Officer - Paul.Preisz@svha.org.au

For a copy of the position description, please contact - SVHS.SMOAdmin@svha.org.au

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct

Job Description:

Role title: Dental Hygienist

Role type: Permanent Part-Time 24hrs per week, Tuesday to Thursday

Role grade: Oral Health Therapist Level 1, (Yr 1-4)

Department and location: Dental Department, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $79,419.00- $92,801.00 (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging  

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

Working day: Tuesday to Thursday| 24 hours/week

• Deliver patient-centred care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating tailored oral health treatment plans for a diverse range of patients.

• Promote better oral health through education, disease prevention, health promotion, informed consent and high-quality post-operative care for patients, families and carers.

• Support complex patient care by recognising oral manifestations of systemic disease and working with oncology, transplant, cardiac, infectious disease, aged care and special needs patients.

• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, partnering with dentists, dental assistants, medical, nursing and allied health professionals to coordinate care and ensure appropriate referrals.

• Make an impact beyond day-to-day clinical care by contributing to quality improvement, clinical audits, research, service development, education and student supervision while maintaining your professional development

About you

• Registered Oral Health Therapist with current AHPRA registration and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

• An excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with patients, families and colleagues and communicates confidently across a multidisciplinary team.

• A collaborative and ethical professional who can navigate complex situations with sound judgement, professionalism and respect for professional boundaries.

• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a busy clinical environment.

• Committed to continuous growth and improvement, with a passion for professional development and applying quality improvement principles to enhance patient care and service outcomes.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes

• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives

• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre

• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care

• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 15 September 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct