Employment Type: Temporary Full/Part Time until 3 February 2030
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29000 - Emergency Medicine – Trainee Stage 1
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
St George Hospital Emergency Department provides opportunities for ACEM trainees to rotate to subspecialties such as trauma, paediatrics, medicine, toxicology, anaesthetics, ED ultrasound, ED/quality improvement, ED/education, ICU and rural experiences and our staffing allows a roster that balances work and life priorities. We have a complete ED teaching and training program with dedicated FACEMs and this has delivered excellent exam outcomes in both the Primary and Fellowship exams. More importantly, it has developed outstanding FACEMs who now work at St George and throughout EDs in Australia.
The primary purpose of a Trainee Stage 1 in Emergency Medicine is to provide high quality medical care under appropriate supervision to undifferentiated patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Trainees undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with their colleagues when appropriate. Trainees work under a level of supervision according to their competence in the following activities:
Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients
Have direct clinical involvement in the care of all patients, including the critically ill
Providing clinical supervision to junior medical staff
Providing overall medical management and support for the ED in conjunction with senior nursing staff
Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient's care
Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient's condition and management plans
Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists
Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community based care modalities for optimal post discharge care
Be actively involved in teaching, research and quality programs
Role modelling leadership within the emergency department
You must be a Stage 1 trainee with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or have applied to or intend to apply to be a Stage 1 Trainee with ACEM to commence in 2027.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is guided by a simple vision: exceptional care, healthier lives. At St George Hospital, you’ll be part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care while supporting you to grow and thrive in your medical career.
St George Hospital is a major tertiary and principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, with 627 beds and a reputation for clinical excellence. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, we are leaders in trauma and emergency care, offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. Our location near Sydney Airport also means you’ll gain unique experience as part of a key first-response service to the airport precinct.
The St George Hospital Emergency Department is one of the busiest in New South Wales and provides a comprehensive training environment for all stages of ACEM ED training. Presentations range across the spectrum from paediatrics, trauma, medicine, surgery, O&G and critically ill patients.
Over 80,000 patients per year attend the Emergency Department, 25% aged less than 16 years of age. Our overall admission rate is approximately 33%. We are the trauma centre for Southern Sydney and Southern NSW with approximately up to 2,000 trauma presentations annually. The Emergency Department also has a purpose-built short stay ward (EDSSU).
Emergency FACEMs provide direct clinical cover from 8:00am to midnight 7 days a week with an on-call consultant overnight.
Located in Kogarah, just 14km from Sydney’s CBD and close to Botany Bay, the hospital is easily accessible by public transport and major roads. You’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, multicultural community, known for its great food, cafés and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
- Enjoy the best of Sydney – live near world-famous beaches, the CBD or the Inner West, all within an easy commute
- Great lifestyle – cafés, restaurants and a diverse food scene right on your doorstep
- Supportive team culture – approachable consultants and senior staff who are invested in your development
- Real clinical experience – strong focus on hands-on learning with appropriate supervision
- Modern facilities – including a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct opening in 2026
- Teaching opportunities – as a UNSW teaching hospital, you can get involved in medical student education
- High-acuity exposure – work in one of NSW’s leading trauma and emergency centres
- Dedicated JMO support – a Medical Workforce team that’s responsive and here to help you succeed
- Varied rotations – opportunities across multiple sites including rural and metro settings
- Inclusive workplace – a strong commitment to diversity, wellbeing and belonging
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These values have been created by employees, for employees, and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Additional Information
- Visa sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates if no suitable permanent resident(s) or citizen(s) are identified after labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria and selection criteria of the position description.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for Category A compliance under the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases policy directive prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their careers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, for advice, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team on [email protected]
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Raymond Kwok on [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026Tuesday, 04 August 2026
