Employment Type: Temporary Various - For Contract from 1st February 2027 to 2nd February 2031
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 + 11.5% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28763
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Anaesthetics Department at Wollongong Hospital.
Come for the Lifestyle
Where you'll be working
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.
What you'll be doing
To deliver safe, competent anaesthesia under appropriate supervision, for patients ranging from young children to elderly patients with significant pre-existing comorbidities. This includes patients who are critically ill or have suffered major trauma, and a broad range of surgical specialties including Plastics & Maxillofacial; Cardiothoracic Surgery; General (Colorectal, Upper GI, Head and Neck); ENT; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Orthopaedic; Paediatric; Urology; Vascular; and Neurosurgery.
The Trainee will provide Anaesthetic Services to patients of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) while developing experience and expertise in Anaesthetic practice in a complex clinical environment, under the supervision of Anaesthetic Specialists as appointed by ISLHD.
Applicants must register or be registered as an ANZCA Trainee. This hospital is accredited for four ( years of training.
Benefits of working with ISLHD
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression and professional development
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
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Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (nsw.gov.au) before employment can commence.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
