Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027
Position Classification: Advanced Trainee
Remuneration: $117,645 - $147,538
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28966 - Respiratory Medicine - Advanced Trainee
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
As an Advanced Trainee in Respiratory Medicine at St George Hospital, you will provide specialised respiratory care within a busy tertiary hospital environment. This unaccredited 6-month advanced trainee position offers exposure to a diverse and complex patient cohort, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services across the local health district and surrounding referral networks. The role provides valuable experience in managing a broad range of respiratory conditions within a multidisciplinary setting focused on evidence-based and patient-centred care.
The position incorporates a balance of clinical, teaching and research responsibilities aimed at further developing your skills and experience in Respiratory Medicine. You will work closely with consultants, nursing staff and allied health teams to support coordinated patient care, while also contributing to quality improvement and departmental initiatives. This role is well suited to a motivated trainee with a strong interest in Respiratory Medicine who is committed to ongoing learning, collaboration, and delivering high-quality healthcare.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
St George Hospital and Health Services is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District with 627 inpatient beds. St George Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leading centre for trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service providing first response to the airport precinct.
The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- FRACP Divisional Examinations, completion of written examination and preferably also clinical examination
- Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality Respiratory Medicine services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities.
- Ability to work independently within supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Commitment to participating in training and development to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Respiratory Medicine.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions 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 Veronica Yozghatlian on [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday, 28 June 2026
