Trainee

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney hosts Sexual Health Trainee positions within the Sydney Local Health District. The roles include testing for HIV and STIs, management of patients, and contributions to teaching and research.

Training and supervision are provided, with a possible job share arrangement. Advanced Trainee positions may be accredited by the RACP Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum of three years postgraduate experience with an interest in Sexual Health Medicine.
• Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing for HIV and other STIs and manage care for at‑risk populations.
• Contribute to education, teaching, and clinic research activities.
• Liaise with clinicians, Public Health Unit and other health care workers.
• Participate in clinical audits and administrative tasks as required.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

3 years postgraduate experience

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Various Remuneration: As per State Award Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM30928 Where you'll be working Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

This position provides medical services at RPA Sexual Health in the inner west of Sydney and various outreach clinics as required. The four full-time equivalent (FTE) Sexual Health Trainee positions (of which 2.0 FTE are accredited as Advanced Training positions by the RACP Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine) play an integral role in the multidisciplinary team of the Department, which includes nursing, counselling and administration staff. The key role of the trainee is to provide testing for, and management of, HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) focussing on individuals and populations at risk of and/or of public health importance to STI/HIV transmission. Other roles include, but are not limited to, education and teaching, participation in clinic research activities, liaison with other clinicians involved in patient care, liaison with and notification to local Public Health Unit, clinical support and advice to sexual health nurses and counsellors, providing specialist sexual health advice to other Specialists, General Practitioners & other health care workers within the hospital & local area, participation in clinical audits and administrative tasks. Training and supervision will be provided commensurate with experience. Job share will be considered.

Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies. Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A minimum of three (3) years postgraduate experience and demonstrated interest and/or experience in Sexual Health Medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise (Not a requirement to be in the training program).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
• Adept verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations.
• Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, STI/HIV teaching and research.
• Where applicable, candidates who are Advanced Trainees in Sexual Health Medicine must have demonstrated satisfactory progression through training.

For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Burdon on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 28, October 2026