South Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

CAM28376

Occupation

Cardio-thoracic Surgery

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

$117745 - $147664

Closing date

04 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time from 01/02/2027
Remuneration: - $117,745.00 to $147,664.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28376

Cardiothoracic Surgery - Unaccredited Trainee - Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHD

About The Opportunity

Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for an Unaccredited Trainee to complement and enhance the current Cardiothoracic Surgery department.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.





Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.

Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee role is to provide training in cardiothoracic surgery and provide clinical services within cardiothoracic surgery

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the chance to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skill and judgment, teamwork, time management and problem solving skills in a clinical environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a complex but supervised clinical environment
- Experience and willingness to teach junior medical staff and medical students
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a computerised environment, and willingness to develop advanced skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Preparedness to participate in after-hours and on-call work as required.

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sonia Gagliardi on [email protected]

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

📌 Trainee - Unaccredited Position (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney