Advanced Trainee

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

EAP

Discounted health insurance

Career development

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District in Wollongong is seeking a General Medicine/Acute Care physician on a temporary contract to advance training and deliver high-standard care under supervision at Wollongong Hospital.

The role includes rotations across General Medicine and sub-specialties, with eligibility for RACP Advanced Training, and remuneration of AU$117,745 to AU$147,664 per year plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• 5 years of experience with at least 1 year in General Medicine.
• Ability to practice as a safe and competent surgical trainee.
• Teamwork and leadership skills; excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Moderate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard clinical care to patients under supervision and develop expertise in General and Acute Care Medicine.
• Work within the Division of Medicine across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven Hospitals.
• Rotations include Core General Medicine (Acute) with sub-specialties; may work in other facilities as needed.

Skills

General Medicine experience

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Teaching (undergrad & postgrad)

Computer skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30873

An exciting opportunity exists to join the General MedicineDepartment at Wollongong Hospital.

Where you'll be working

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 located an hour’s drive south 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.

What you'll be doing

To provide a high standard of clinical care to patients under supervision, while developing expertise in the practise of General and Acute Care Medicine, in the context of fulfilling the requirement of the RACP for Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine.

The Division of Medicine provides services primarily across the three main hospitals, the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven Hospitals. Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital. It is the region’s tertiary referral hospital which means it has the capacity to treat specialist and complex cases.

The rotations at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District include: Core General Medicine (Acute) Wollongong Hospital, Core Sub-specialty rotations in Respiratory, Neurology, Gastroenterology; General Medicine (Acute) at Shellharbour Hospital, Core General Medicine (Acute) Shoalhaven Hospital. The position may be required to work within other facilities which are in an approved arrangement with your employer, including rural locations. These facilities may include other NSW public and private hospitals, and facilities in other States.

Benefits of working with ISLHD

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
• Career progression and professional development

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.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (nsw.gov.au) before employment can commence.

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. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#.

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

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. 5 Years experience with 1 year in General Medicine
3. Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent surgical trainee
4. Teamwork and leadership skillsExcellent time management and organisational skills
5. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
6. Experience in teaching both undergraduate & postgraduate students
7. Moderate computer skills

For role related queries or questions contact Manash Saha on [e-mail]

Applications Close:12, October 2026