Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 February 2028
Position Classification: Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29013 - ICU (Echocardiography) – Provisional Fellow
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
This position is designed to support the transition from Provisional Fellow to junior Consultant within a complex clinical environment. The role includes dedicated non-clinical time to develop skills in leadership, administration, education, quality improvement, and research. As part of the Transition Year, fellows will progressively take on greater responsibility, including participation in the consultant roster and serving as first on-call overnight with consultant backup as the year progresses.
This position is suitable for medical officers who meet the requirements for “Transition Year” training with the College of Intensive Care Medicine and who have an interest in developing advanced echocardiography skills.
The position includes 25% non-clinical time to support operations of the ICU Echocardiography Program, which includes:
Learning to perform, and then graded supervision in the performance of, a complete 2D transthoracic echo study
Learning to perform a complete tranoesophageal echo; with supervision from both ICU echo supervising consultants and cardiac anaesthetists
Experience of other ultrasound modalities, such as lung ultrasound
Reporting echocardiography studies in our dedicated onsite echo lab within ICU
Participation in, and contribution towards interdepartmental meetings
Participation in echocardiography-related research will be supported and encouraged if there is interest
Quality assurance activities.
Organising the weekly echocardiography teaching roster for trainees (performed by visiting sonographers)
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 ICU is an award-winning state of the art Level 3 Intensive Care unit in an approximately 650-bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for SESLHD. The unit treats over 3000 patients each year and has 52 physical beds of which 36 beds are currently funded. Most surgical and medical subspecialties are represented in the case-mix in keeping with the tertiary referral centre status of the hospital. In addition to the major trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and complex GI cancer surgery, the ICU provides a low volume ECMO service. In addition to the accredited training program for the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), the unit also contributes to anaesthetics, surgery, physician and emergency medicine training. There is also a fully equipped simulation centre in the Intensive Care complex where regular multidisciplinary simulation sessions are held.
St George Hospital is a major tertiary and principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, with approximately 650 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.
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.
- A registered trainee with College of Intensive Care Medicine.
- Satisfactory completion of the required clinical training time and assessments for the core intensive care medicine, anaesthesia and medicine.
- Satisfactory completion of the CICM Fellowship Examination.
- Submission of a Formal Project in the format prescribed in the guideline
- Demonstrated ability to perform relevant intensive care related procedures (airway management skills, vascular access, invasive monitoring etc.)
- Demonstrated good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team, with commitment to teaching and interest in research.
- Completion of EMST course or intention to undertake EMST course in next 12 months.
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.
- 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 Anne-Marie Welsh on [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026Tuesday, 04 August 2026
