I am advised:

Staff specialists have an industrial entitlement to training, education and study leave under the Staff Specialists Determination 2010. The availability of this entitlement recognises that the public health system has a responsibility to ensure that all staff specialists have appropriate and equitable access to training, education and study leave that is relevant to both the staff speciality and the public health organisation where they work. The availability of this industrial entitlement provides an incentive for highly qualified specialist doctors to work as salaried employees in the public health system.

Many Staff Specialists are renowned for being leaders in their field and their continued professional development through education and training to keep on top of the latest discoveries, research and treatment techniques, is important in the continued enhancement of patient care.