Visiting Medical Officer – Gastroenterology - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
We are currently recruiting a locum VMO Gastroenterologist at Wollongong hospital. The Department of Gastroenterology at Wollongong hospital is a dynamic, expanding department set in a coastal metropolitan location. We offer a collegial, supportive work environment with a large and varied clinical caseload suitable for a dynamic Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist | Temporary: until 30 June 2027 | REQ659528 | Grade: Visiting Medical Officer | Applications close: Sunday 21 June 2026
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The Gastroenterologist will provide clinical management and treatment of patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District under their care. This care will be provided for within the scope of practice granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. To provide consultation and procedural services in Gastroenterology.
The Gastroenterology Department provides regular work in a department of Staff Specialists with a high level of collegiality. The Department work closely with several other sub-specialties including upper GIT surgery and colorectal surgery, with regular departmental clinical meetings where clinical cases are presented for review radiology and histology, as well as being part of regular UGIT Oncology MDT.
Advanced Trainees expecting to receive Fellowship of the RACP within 6 months may be considered for this role.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count 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 here.
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:
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
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. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
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.
Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary/Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ivan Valiozis at [email protected]
- For application-related queries or help applying, contact Jessica Guyer at [email protected]
Applications close: Sunday 21 June 2026
