Registrar Palliative Care

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Palliative Care Registrar for a fixed-term full-time role from February to May 2026, based at Greenwich Hospital and transitioning to Neringah Hospital. The role involves providing palliative care reviews for inpatients while maintaining high standards of professional care. Ideal candidates will have a primary medical degree and experience in Palliative Medicine. Benefits include market-leading remuneration and training opportunities.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Salary packaging up to $15,900 annually

Leave benefits

Fitness Passports

Counselling services through EAP

Commercial discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervised practice as an RMO.
• Competence in individual specialty area in Palliative Medicine.
• Current Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient care to people in the Palliative Care unit.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team for patient care.
• Implement a personal learning program with Specialist Supervisor.

Skills

Palliative Medicine experience

Strong administration skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational ability

Teamwork

Education

Primary Medical degree

Unrestricted NSW Medical Board Registration

Job description

• Fixed-term full-time contract Feb to May 2026
• Based at Greenwich Hospital and moving to Neringah Hospital in March 2026
• We are a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not‑for‑profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It’s not just care, it’s HammondCare.

About the role

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity from Feb to May 2026. The Palliative Care Registrar is based at Greenwich Hospital and will be moving to Neringah Hospital in March, and provides palliative care reviews to patients in an inpatient setting, and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure that medical clinical care is provided to inpatients of the Palliative Care service, under the supervision of the Specialist-in-charge.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

The essence of this role

• Provide in-patient care to people admitted to the Palliative Care unit
• Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in providing patient care
• Maintain an appropriate standard of personal professionalism at all times and in all activities undertaken
• Implement a personal learning program for the term in conjunction with their Specialist Supervisor
• Participate in after-hours care of palliative care inpatients

About you

Essential

• Unrestricted NSW Medical Board Registration or eligibility for Unrestricted NSW Registration
• Primary Medical degree, eligible for Medical Board registration, and a minimum of two years supervised practice as an RMO
• Experience in Palliative Medicine or related specialty with competence in the individual specialty area expected to be consistent with the level of training and professional development stage attained by the individual occupying the position
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Current Driver’s License
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
• Organisational ability – both personal organisation and ability to supervise others
• Demonstrated compassion and caring attitude.

Desirable

• Advanced palliative medicine trainee (RACP, AChPM) or other Accredited trainees (eg other specialities, general practice)
• Previous training in oncology (medical or radiation) or other relevant specialities
• Experience in medical research and quality assurance
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Working towards post-graduate qualifications in Palliative Medicine (including a palliative care diploma) or related specialty

Benefits - What are we offering

• Market-leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Ready to make a change? Apply Now by clicking this link: https://hammondcare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Greenwich---Greenwich-Hospital/Registrar_REQ1100

For any specific queries please contact Peter Roach at [e-mail]

Closing date: 7th December 2025

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record check and immunisation checks