Career Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Remuneration: $139,187.00 - $207, 388.00
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: CAM24168
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Surgical Department at Wollongong Hospital
ISLHD – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Wollongong Hospital
Thrive Clinically and Enjoy Coastal Living.
Why Choose ISLHD?
- Comprehensive Care: Contribute to a broad range of specialised procedures, including Elective Skin Cancer Surgery, Hand Surgery (Elective & Trauma), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, and various forms of reconstruction such as Breast, Lower Limb, Perineal, and Head & Neck.
- Collaborative Team: Work with 5 skilled Consultant Plastic Surgeons, alongside 3 Plastic Surgery Registrars, and a dedicated Resident Medical Officer.
- Desirable Lifestyle: Live and work in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
From Helensburgh in the north-to-North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
Wollongong Hospital is the largest of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District’s eight hospitals, treating more than 48,000 patients annually. It is the region’s tertiary referral hospital servicing a population of more than 400,000 people. The Wollongong Hospital is a 500+ bed centre which provides both general and specialty medical and surgical services including adult intensive care and coronary care units.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
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. 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
For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
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 https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 before employment can commence.
Apply now by addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description (below) and submitting your resume.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
- Minimum four years post graduate experience with at least one year's experience in Plastic Surgery
- Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent plastic surgery CMO.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff.
- Demonstrated experience in, and commitment to, research relevant to the role and the needs of the department.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Jaques on Simon.Jaques@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 10, January 2025
