Senior Resident Medical Officer
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- Radiation Oncology
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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- CAM25148 Requisition #
Remuneration: $89,095.00 to $120,489.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25148
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Radiation Oncology Department at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
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.
Shoalhaven Hospital is a busy rural hospital which employs over 1,000 staff and is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. Shoalhaven Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. Shoalhaven Hospital is currently undergoing a $438 million redevelopment.
Our purpose is to provide safe and high quality care in a complex and challenging environment. As a member of the Radiation Oncology team, you will participate in departmental teaching, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and radiation treatment planning under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist.
This position is suitable for Senior Resident Medical Officers who wish to gain further experience prior to gaining entry into the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
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
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.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- At least two years post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
- Demonstrate willingness to work in a regional area with a preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment
- Demonstrated teamwork within a multidisciplinary team in a complex and challenging clinical environment, with high level time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills
- Demonstrate interest in gaining entry into accredited Radiation Oncology training in the future
- Demonstrated interest and willingness to teach Junior Medical Staff and participate in research
- Preparedness to move between services and geographical locations to deliver patient care and to participate in overtime and on-call work as required
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Collier on Natalie.Collier@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 21st May 2025
