(ZSG-183) - Senior Resident Medical Officer

(ZSG-183) - Senior Resident Medical Officer

Join to apply for the Senior Resident Medical Officer role at Illawarra Mercury

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Resident Medical Officer role at Illawarra Mercury

Employment Type: Temporary Various - For contract from 4th August 2025 to 1st February 2026 Remuneration: $89,095.00 to $120,489.00 + 11.5% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM26702 An exciting opportunity exists to join the Paediatrics Department 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 To provide effective medical services to Paediatric patients and their families under supervision, while developing expertise in Paediatric practice, in a complex clinical environment. The position would be well suited to a Senior Resident Medical Officer pursuing further general Paediatric training or General Practice training. 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. Visit the Stepping Up website here.



Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 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 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 AustraliaAt least two years working as a Medical Officer, completing a Paediatric rotation is preferableDemonstrated commitment to pursuing a career pathway involving paediatric medicine. This may include previous clinical paediatric experience,



completion of or plan to undertake any courses in paediatric 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 Hong Du on Applications Close: 14th July 2025

Seniority level

- Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Employment type

Full-time

Job function

- Job function

Health Care Provider
- Industries

Technology, Information and Media





Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Illawarra Mercury by 2x

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

GP role - Wollongong - $150 ongoing or 70% whichever is higher

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Medical Officer (Doctor) - Defence Force Recruiting (DFR)

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

General Practitioners (GP) | Flexible Rosters | 70% of Billing | Sign on Bonus

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Senior Resident Medical Officer - Acute Care Child & Maternal Health - South East Regional Hospital Bega





Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

General Practitioner VR GP DPA Thirroul Wollongong-70% private billings

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (PEM) for Remainder of Quinquennium (Apply via eCredential)

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago

Medical Officer (Doctor) - Defence Force Recruiting (DFR)

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (FACEM) for Remainder of Quinquennium (Apply via eCredential)

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago

VR GP needed - Wollongong - retiring GP - 70% -mixed billing

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

QUINQUENNIAL Visiting Medical Officer - General Adult Psychiatry - Campbelltown Mental Health SWSLHD - (Apply via eCredential)

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia 1 year ago

General Practitioner (GP) | Very Busy Skin Cancer Clinic | 6+ Month Waiting List

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (PEM) for Remainder of Quinquennium (Apply via eCredential)

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

ISLHD - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon - Visiting Medical Officer OR Staff Specialist

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

VR GP Opportunity – Coastal DPA Location | Thirroul, NSW

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

General Practitioner - Warilla, Wollongong, NSW (DPA)

Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago

Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (FACEM) for Remainder of Quinquennium (Apply via eCredential)

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago

Bowral, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/138183687/zsg-183-senior-resident-medical-officer-city-wollongong/?utm_source=html