Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Various - for Contract from 1st February 2027 till 6th February 2028

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Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

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Hours Per Week: 38

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Requisition ID: CAM29848

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Overview

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An exciting opportunity exists to join the Surgical (Colorectal) Department at Wollongong Hospital.

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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.

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Responsibilities

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The Colorectal Senior Registrar works with three Colorectal Surgeons in a busy regional teaching hospital. Responsibilities include the clinical care and surgical management of emergency and elective colorectal and general surgical patients under the supervision of specialist staff; guidance of colorectal team junior doctors; management of departmental educational meetings; off site on-call duties and monthly CSSANZ Sydney Journal Club attendance.

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The Senior Registrar will gain further knowledge, skills and confidence in the practice of Colorectal and General Surgery, attending theatre for five elective full day lists per fortnight, emergency operating as required on a daily basis and additional endoscopy lists.

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Benefits

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- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees)

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- Salary packaging – less tax and more take‐home pay

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- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees)

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- Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

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- Discounted health insurance through various private providers

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- Career progression and professional development

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Selection Criteria

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- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

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- Minimum five years postgraduate experience with previous experience in General Surgery. Applicants are required to have obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgery (FRACS) before they can be considered for appointment.

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- Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent senior registrar.

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- Teamwork and leadership skills.

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- Excellent time management and communication skills.

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- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

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- Experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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- Moderate computer skills.

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Equal Chance

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ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Child Safe

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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. 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.

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Application

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Successful applicants must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology. The applicant must also be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child‐related employment and a Working With Children clearance is required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Still at Andrew. S [email protected] .

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Applications close 04 August 2026.

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📌 Senior Registrar (Wollongong)
🏢 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
📍 Wollongong