Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here. When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our robust commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Excellent on-campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

Working as a full-time Neurosurgical Unaccredited Trainee you will work under the supervision of Neurosurgery Specialists to provide care for patients with acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions. The Neurosurgery Department at the San provides an exciting opportunity to work in an environment with first‑class facilities and a great team of medical, nursing and allied health staff.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be a Registrar with at least 2 years post‑graduation with the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
- Post graduate year 2 minimum
- Demonstrated competency in clinical skills including effective assessment, care planning, care provision, case management and management of clinical emergencies
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment
- You’ll have full Australian working rights.





Desirable criteria

- You’ll have clinical experience in neurosurgery
- You’ll be experienced with demonstrated ability in supervising junior medical officers.

About us

The San has a unique commitment to health workforce education. Through partnerships with the ANU Faculty of Medicine and Avondale College of Higher Education Faculty of Nursing, the hospital is an education hub with a purpose-built clinical school on site training medical, nursing and allied health students. The hospital offers the latest services and facilities, including 23 operating theatres and endoscopy suites, 3 cardiac catheterisation laboratories, a 24x7 emergency department, intensive care and coronary care units, renal dialysis unit, rehabilitation and sleep studies units, and a leading multi‑disciplinary integrated cancer centre. Dedicated to being at the forefront of technology, the San has a prominent robotic surgery unit, state‑of‑the‑art hybrid operating theatre, and the latest in surgical and diagnostic imaging.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre‑employment checks and assessments. These vary and will include professional references, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

Applications close on Monday, 10 th August 2026

We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications will be reviewed as received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. If you meet all the essential requirements above, please submit your application via our online portal.

For more information, feel free to contact our Medical Workforce Manager, Cathy Dixon, at Please do not send your application directly via email or LinkedIn. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. Recruitment agencies are not accepted for unsolicited calls or resumes.

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📌 Neurosurgery - Unaccredited Trainee 2027 (City of Sydney)
🏢 Adventist HealthCare Limited (Aus)
📍 City of Sydney