Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registrar (Trainee - Unaccredited Position)
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 AUD per annum + superannuation, leave loading, and applicable penalty rates
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: CAM29950
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.
This contract will commence from 1 February 2027 and end on 6 February 2028. Contracts may be for 2 years upon request.
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About our Role
Our Unaccredited Trainees provide effective clinical management of surgical patients within the Eastern and Greater Southern Surgical Skills Training Network – Prince of Wales Hospital (EGSSSTN – POWH), under appropriate supervision in a complex clinical environment. This position is designed for junior doctors progressing towards entry into the Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
As an Unaccredited Trainee, you may rotate across a diverse range of metropolitan and regional network sites, with a primary base at Prince of Wales Hospital. Rotations include:
Prince of Wales Hospital
General Surgery – including Acute Surgical Unit
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgical Close Observation Unit
Upper GI/Gen Surgery (to be confirmed)
Metropolitan Hospitals
Hand Unit (Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital)
Paediatric General Surgery / ENT Surgery (Sydney Children’s Hospital)
Relief Term (Prince of Wales Hospital and SET trainee relief as required within the POWH/Bankstown General Surgery Network)
Rural/Regional Hospitals
General Surgery (Dubbo Base Hospital)
General Surgery (Griffith Base Hospital)
General Surgery (Bega – South East Regional Hospital)
You will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, managing surgical patients and dealing with urgent or sensitive clinical matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Clinical decision-making and supervision will be aligned with your level of experience, with increasing independence in patient management expected over time under the guidance of the supervising Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients remain under the care of a specialist, and all clinical decisions must be clearly communicated with the responsible consultant.
For further information, please refer to our website: Eastern & Greater Southern Surgical Skills Training Network - POWH (EGSSSTN - POWH)
Your Alma Mater
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre based on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. We provide excellent healthcare to SESLHD and specialist health and medical services to NSW. We connect with various universities, including the University of New South Wales. Our premier medical facilities enable leading learning opportunities for our staff, with the Randwick Campus Redevelopment providing a world-class integrated environment for clinical care, research and education.
Randwick is a metropolitan hub in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We have a vibrant, multicultural community, with diverse dining options and regular entertainment hosted by our local council. For those fond of coastal living, we are a walk away from Coogee Beach. A short drive takes you to the famous Bondi Beach and Centennial Parklands. Cycling paths and public transport are readily available, with Sydney’s light rail connecting the campus to Sydney’s CBD just 7 kilometres away.
Perks and Benefits
Come enjoy a blend of urban convenience and relaxed coastal living at Randwick and:
Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month if working full time.
Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can support you. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via [email protected].
Click 'Apply for Job' to submit your resume and respond to the following selection criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience and previous experience in a surgical department relevant to the position or specialty interest, including sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.
- Commitment to relevant SET training program: either completed or on track to complete the requirements for admission to SET training. This includes the completion of desired courses, exams and terms.
- Demonstrated ability to complete rotations as allocated and required in the Eastern and Greater Southern Surgical Skills Training Network – Prince of Wales Hospital
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise, including demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Demonstrated ongoing commitment to further self-education, professional development, departmental teaching, research and to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Cameron Law – Network Director of Training – at [email protected].
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
Note: Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents will be given priority during recruitment and selection. Visa sponsorship may be available for successful overseas candidates. An extensive eligibility list will also be built. If you are not a preferred candidate, but are still considered suitable for the role, you may be contacted should a vacancy arise.
