Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 6 February 2028
Position Classification: Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:
Requisition ID: CAM29046 - Upper GI - Provisional Fellow
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
As a Provisional Fellow in Upper GI, HPB and General Surgery, you will be working with the St George Upper GI Surgical Unit to provide tertiary level Upper GI district wide services including hepatobiliary, pancreatic and oesophagogastric resections for cancer. You will be part of a 24/7 on-call roster for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery calls via A and E and interhospital transfers along with weekly on call for General Surgery. This roster will be shared with the other Fellows in your Team, and you will have opportunities for learning in Bariatric, Oesophago-gastric and HPB surgery, therapeutic endoscopy, oesophageal physiology and research.
You will be responsible for the provision of independent and effective medical care of surgical patients under the supervision of specialist staff and will have responsibilities for emergency surgery and inpatient and outpatient surgical consultations including those in the Emergency Department.
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.
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 with the Medical Board of Australia. .
- Minimum five years post graduate experience with previous experience in Upper GI Surgery, FRACS or equivalent.
- Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent surgeon
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in teaching both undergraduate & postgraduate students
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 Michael Talbot on [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026Tuesday, 04 August 2026
