An exciting opportunity exists to join the Aged Care Service Medical Team at Wollongong Hospital.
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 Career Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team and will take a leadership role, providing high level support to the Aged Care Service medical team. The role entails ensuring the Delirium and Dementia Care Standards as well as Falls and Osteoporosis Standards are met. The position involves monitoring the safety and quality of the Aged Care service with engagement in auditing and participation in quality improvement activities and forward planning of Aged Care Services. Improving hand hygiene amongst medical staff is a priority quality project for this position.
Benefits of working with ISLHD
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‑time employees)
- 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)
- 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
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Five Years postgraduate experience or greater (CMO Grade 2) or less than five years postgraduate experience (CMO Grade 1). A minimum of four years post graduate experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary clinical care team.
- Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self‑education.
- Demonstrated good organisational, time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Have an understanding of patient flow and activity based funding.
Other Information
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.
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.
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 Protected 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.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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📌 Career Medical Officer (Australia)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Australia
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