Trainee

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

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time - Contract Dates - 10/26 to 31/01/2027

Remuneration: $117,745.00 to 147,664.00 + 12% super + salary packaging

An exciting opportunity exists to join theRehabilitation Departmentat Bulli Hospital.

Come for the Lifestyle.

Where you'll be working

Bulli Hospital opened in August 2020. It has been designed and specifically tailored to meet the needs of the District’s growing population. The facility, which sits opposite the old hospital in Hospital Road, provides inpatient, outpatient and allied health services, as well as the Urgent Care Centre.

Bulli, located on the northern outskirts of Wollongong in the Illawarra region of NSW entices with pretty beaches, colonial streetscapes and mining heritage. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Bulli.

What you'll be doing

The Trainee in Rehabilitation Medicine will provide a consultative rehabilitation service to inpatients and outpatients within the facilities of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, in conjunction with the supervising Specialists. The Trainee will assist in the development and implementation of a goal-oriented Rehabilitation plan and the coordination of Rehabilitation treatment at facilities within the Rehabilitation Networks as well as referral to other facilities as required.

The Trainee will gain experience in general principles of Rehabilitation Medicine and perform comprehensive Rehabilitation Assessment and care of patients referred to the Department of Rehabilitation. This position supports pre-requisites for future training positions with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Work at Bulli, Coledale, David Berry, Port Kembla, Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals may be required.

Benefits of working with ISLHD

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• 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

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Minimum two years post graduate experience with previous experience in General Surgery
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience 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 in teaching both undergraduate & postgraduate students