Advanced Trainee

NSW Health; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Career progression

Job summary

NSW Health in Wollongong is seeking a Haematology Advanced Trainee to join the department at Illawarra Cancer Care Centre. The role involves managing haematology cases, participating in consultations, and contributing to laboratory haematology and transfusion services under supervision.

The position is a clinical advanced trainee, suitable for joint trainees, RACP only or unaccredited trainees, with on-call duties and a commitment to Haematology Training. Applications close as specified.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated commitment to Haematology Advanced Training program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
• Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated involvement in patient safety and clinical quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with a range of haematological conditions, including haemopoietic stem cell transplant patients under supervision of Specialist Haematologists.
• Attend clinical haematology consultations, patients ambulatory care and outpatient settings (Wollongong and Shoalhaven clinics).
• Provide laboratory haematology and transfusion advice to medical staff, and participate in the on-call roster.

Education

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Job description

CAM30664

Employment Type

Employment Type: TemporaryVarious - for Contract from 1st February 2027

Remuneration

Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID

Requisition ID: CAM30664

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Haematology Department at Illawarra Cancer Care Centre.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is locatedan hour’s drivesouth of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong .

The Shoalhaven area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW with over 5,000 new residents making the move here every year. The area has plenty to offer with the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and tourist townships like Berry, all within 30 minutes’ drive.For more information on the Shoalhaven Region you can visit the following website: Shoalhaven.

Shoalhaven Hospital is a busy rural hospital which employs over 1,000 staff and is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. Shoalhaven Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. Shoalhaven Hospital is currently undergoing a $438 million redevelopment.

What you'll be doing

This position description is for a clinical advanced trainee in haematology (suitable for joint trainees, RACP only or unaccredited trainees) Clinical Haematology Advanced Trainees manage patients with a range of haematological conditions, including haemopoietic stem cell transplant patients under the supervision of Specialist Haematologists. They will also attend clinical haematology consultations, patients ambulatory care and outpatient settings (Wollongong and Shoalhaven clinics). They also provide laboratory haematology and transfusion advice to medical staff, and participate in the on call roster. It is desirable that new applicants to Haematology training can demonstrate experience in pathology or commitment to a career in haematology. Applicants already enrolled in Haematology training will need to demonstrate satisfactory progress.

Benefits of working with ISLHD

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
• Career progression and professional development
• Visit the Stepping Up website here . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website here . The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Please note:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Selection Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated commitment to Haematology Advanced Training program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
• Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated involvement in patient safety and clinical quality improvement activities.

For role related queries or questions contact Shrinivas Desai on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 5, October 2026

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