19 Jul
NSW Health
City of Wollongong
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Employment Type : Temporary Various for Contract from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2027
Remuneration : $89,095.00 to $120,489.00 + 11.5% Superannuation & Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : CAM25135
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Departments at Wollongong Hospital.
This position will be for 12 months, with 6 month rotations in Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Departments at Wollongong Hospital.
Come for the Lifestyle
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
The SRMO will work 6 months in Paediatrics and 6 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, gaining broad experience over two medical disciplines. The SRMO will provide effective, safe and timely medical services to patients under supervision, assessing and managing the care of paediatric and adult patients in the Neonatal Unit, Birthing Unit, Children's Ward, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Antenatal Clinic and Emergency Department.
The ISLHD Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides broad-based training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a training site for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics of the RANZCOG. There are approximately 2900 births per year.
When working with the O&G; team, you will provide care in the Antenatal and Postnatal Wards and participate in Acute Delivery Suite duties, alongside trainees and Consultants. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in Antenatal Clinics, Gynaecology Outpatients and Theatre, and participate in the departmental teaching programme.
This position is ideally suited to General Practice Trainees who may wish to complete the RANZCOG Diploma exam, or apply to RANZCOG training or an experienced SRMO seeking a new opportunity.
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
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application.
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.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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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 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
- At least two years working as a Medical Officer, completing a Paediatric and O&G; rotation is preferable
- Demonstrated a commitment to pursuing a career pathway involving paediatric and O&G; medicine. This may include previous clinical paediatric and O&G; experience, completion of or plan to undertake any courses in paediatric and O&G; medical care.
- Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate management of the patient.
- Ability to demonstrate accurate decision-making and to seek further advice in accordance with level of experience and showing an awareness of limitations.
- Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Simone Trist on
Applications Close: 5th August 2025
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