Trainee - Stage 2 - 4

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking Trainee - Stage 2-4 in Emergency Medicine for SESLHD/Prince of Wales Hospital. Role involves high-quality care under supervision for ED/ICU patients with medical and surgical emergencies, and established ward patients.

Requires at least four postgraduate years by commencement, and ACEM trainee status or eligibility. Contract may be 1–4 years; commence 1 February 2027. Base: Randwick, NSW.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum of three (3) years of postgraduate experience, with at least twelve (12) months in Provisional or Stage 1 Training under ACEM.
• Membership with ACEM or eligible to meet criteria by commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role coordinating admission, assessment, management and discharge planning.
• Communicate assessment and management decisions to staff involved in patient care.
• Explain plans and progress to patients and families clearly.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists.
• Arrange patient discharge and liaise with local medical officers and community care for follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Quality improvement

Self-education

Education

MBBS or equivalent

ACEM membership/Stage 2-4 readiness

Postgraduate experience 3 years

Job description

Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Position Classification: Registrar (Trainee - Stage 2-4)
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 AUD per annum + superannuation, leave loading, and applicable penalty rates
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID:CAM31087

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

This contract will commence from 1 February 2027. Contracts may be for 1 year up to 4 years upon request.

About Our Role

Our Trainee - Stage 2-4 positions in Emergency Medicine provide high quality medical care under appropriate supervision to undifferentiated patients presenting to the Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit with medical and surgical emergencies as well as patients with established admissions to ward areas.

Our Trainees undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with their colleagues when appropriate. Trainees work under a level of supervision according to their competence in the following activities:

• Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients
• Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient’s care
• Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans
• Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists
• Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community-based care modalities for optimal post discharge care

To be eligible to apply, you must have completed at least four post-graduate years by the time of commencement. The position will include secondments and opportunities commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent.

Where you’ll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Servicesis a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre based on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. We provide excellent healthcare to SESLHD and specialist health and medical services to NSW. We have 450inpatient beds and almost 3,000 staff. We connect with various universities, including the University of New South Wales, and our premier medical facilities enable leading research and learning opportunities for our staff.

The Emergency Department

Prince of Wales Hospital provides a24-hour emergency service that cares for adults over 16 years of age who have a serious illness or injury and need immediate treatment. We aim to provide the best care possible to all patients who visit our ED. We use the NSW Health triage system to ensure we are treating those with the most urgent needs first.Each year we care for more than 64,000 patients in our Emergency Department.

Where you’ll be based

Randwickis a metropolitan hub in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. There is a vibrant, multicultural community in Randwick, with diverse dining options and regular entertainment hosted by our local council. For those fond of coastal living, Randwick is a walk away from Coogee Beach. A short drive takes you to the famous Bondi Beach and Centennial Parklands. Cycling paths and public transport are readily available, with Sydney’s light rail connecting the campus to Sydney’s CBD just 7 kilometres away.

The benefits you can access

Come enjoy a blend of urban convenience and relaxed coastal living as well as:

• Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month if working full time
• Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
• Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
• Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

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

A minimum of three (3) full years of postgraduate experience, including satisfactory completion of at least twelve (12) months of Provisional or Stage 1 Training under the ACEM training program. Membership with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and qualified as a Trainee - Stage 2-4 as per the requirements by ACEM or expects to have met the criteria by commencement of employment.

Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.

Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education. Demonstrated previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

Applications Close:13, November 2026

Note:Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents will be given priority during recruitment and selection. Visa sponsorship may be available for successful overseas candidates. An extensive eligibility list will also be built. If you are not a preferred candidate, but are still considered suitable for the role, you may be contacted should a vacancy arise.