Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type : Temporary – For contract from 2nd February 2025 to 31st January 2027. Remuneration : $89,095.00 to $120,489.00 + 11.5% Superannuation + Salary Packaging. Hours Per Week : 38. Requisition ID : CAM27696. Overview An exciting opportunity exists to join the Paediatrics and Emergency Departments at Wollongong and Shoalhaven Memorial Hospitals. Come for the lifestyle. Where you'll be working Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital with a bed base of more than 500. The campus incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and provides comprehensive 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, Lake Illawarra, the Tasman Sea and the Illawarra Escarpment. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong. The Shoalhaven area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW with over 5,000 new residents moving here every year. It offers beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and tourist townships such as Berry, all within 30 minutes’ drive. For more information on the Shoalhaven Region you can visit the website Shoalhaven. Shoalhaven Hospital is a busy rural hospital employing over 1,000 staff and is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. It houses an Intensive Care Unit for high dependency and coronary patients, a Children’s Ward, a Maternity Unit, a purpose‑built regional Cancer Care Centre and a sub‑acute Mental Health Unit. The hospital is currently undergoing a $438 million redevelopment. What you'll be doing Provide effective medical services under supervision while developing expertise in paediatric and emergency medicine across a variety of complex clinical environments. The role is suited to a Senior Resident Medical Officer wishing to pursue further training in Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics or General Practice. The position rotates through the Emergency and Paediatric Departments at both Wollongong (6 months) and Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospitals (6 months). Benefits of working with ISLHD Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month, paid day off for eligible full‑time employees. Salary packaging – less tax and more take‑home pay. Novated leasing – lease a car and pay running costs out of pre‑tax salary for eligible full‑time employees. Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and families. Discounted health insurance available through various private providers. Career progression and professional development. Apply now Read the Position Description. Then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions and 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. Child Safe Standards 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. 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? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Successful applicants must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of recruitment. Applicants must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence. Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child‑related employment and requires a Working with Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified following labour market testing. Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. At least two years working as a Medical Officer. Experience in paediatrics and/or emergency medicine is preferable. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records. Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records. Ability to demonstrate accurate decision‑making and to seek further advice in accordance with level of experience and awareness of limitations. Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Preparedness and ability to participate in after‑hours rosters, including evenings, weekends and nights. More information 1) Click here for the Position Description. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role‑related queries or questions contact Simone Trist at Applications Close: 10 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr