Staff Specialist - Director Prevocational Education Training - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
- Wagga Wagga, NSW
- Permanent
- Part-time
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 8 hours (0.2 FTE)
Remuneration: $262,376.00 - $323,777.00 per annum - pro rata, plus superannuation
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Applications Close: 21 September 2025
Apply via eCredential .About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical education? Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist - Director of Prevocational Education & Training (DPET) to lead and inspire the next generation of medical professionals. This 0.2 FTE Part-Time Permanent position offers a unique opportunity to oversee and manage the teaching and career development of prevocational medical practitioners within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.As DPET, you will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating structured education programs, advocating for trainee development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders including Junior Medical Officers, hospital executives, and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) to ensure high-quality clinical training and strategic alignment with broader educational goals.This is your chance to make a lasting impact on medical education in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.About You
You are a registered Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current clinical appointment at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You bring a genuine passion for postgraduate medical education and a commitment to lifelong learning.Your strengths include:
- Proven ability to enhance the quality of medical education and training.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams.
- A clear understanding of HETI's mission and the ability to represent its goals confidently.
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- A current clinical appointment to practice at the hospital
- Demonstrated commitment to and confidence in improving the quality of education and training offered by the hospital
- Demonstrated genuine interest in postgraduate medical education, a willingness to develop expertise in this area, and an understanding of the importance of the continuum of medical education as a lifelong professional commitment
- Evidence of a commitment to the mission of HETI and the ability to present and explain HETI’s goals
- Demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills, incorporating the ability to liaise and consult with all levels of the health industry, the community and various professional groups