Provisional Fellow
Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registrar (Provisional Fellow)
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 AUD per annum + superannuation, leave loading, and applicable penalty rates
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: CAM28351
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
This contract will commence from 1 February 2027 and end on 6 February 2028.
About our Role
Our Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Fellow in Nephrology provides expert medical care to inpatients and outpatients of the Nephrology departments. They practice under the supervision and direction of Specialist Nephrologists to assess and medically manage a comprehensive range of illnesses and disorders related to kidneys and the urinary tract.
The AKI Fellow has ideally completed (or is due to complete) advanced training in Nephrology with an interest in AKI and a commitment to clinical research. The AKI Fellow will spend 50% of their time with clinical responsibility for AKI management (including day to day supervision of the operation of eAlerts in AKI) and 50% in clinical AKI research including the AKI eAlerts project.
AKI Fellows participate in outpatient services in ambulatory care settings and hospital wards. The role includes patient assessment, treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and developing deep expertise in AKI practice in complex clinical environment. The role usually involves oversight of advanced trainees (ATs) and basic physician trainees (BPTs) in AKI care. The role may involve on call work along with ATs and BPTs.
The AKI Fellow reports to the Head of Department and is a key person who works closely with all members of staff and must:
Have the ability to exercise discretion, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
Be able to work co-operatively as a member and contributor in a complex multi-disciplinary team, including pro-active participation in team meetings and decision-making processes.
Be able to provide and participate in performance monitoring.
Our Primary Location
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre based on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. We provide excellent healthcare to SESLHD and specialist health and medical services to NSW. We connect with various universities, including the University of New South Wales, and our premier medical facilities enable leading research and learning opportunities for our staff.
Randwick is a metropolitan hub in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We have a vibrant, multicultural community, with diverse dining options and regular entertainment hosted by our local council. For those fond of coastal living, we are a walk away from Coogee Beach. A short drive takes you to the famous Bondi Beach and Centennial Parklands. Cycling paths and public transport are readily available, with Sydney’s light rail connecting the campus to Sydney’s CBD just 7 kilometres away.
Perks and Benefits
Come enjoy a blend of urban convenience and relaxed coastal living at Randwick and:
Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month.
Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can support you. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.
Click 'Apply for Job' to submit your resume and respond to the following selection criteria:
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
Working towards Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians with an expectation to complete by February 2027.
Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality renal services commensurate with level of experience, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improve
Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital
Demonstrated experience in the management of acute and chronic renal failure including peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis, haemofiltration
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team
Demonstrated interest in research and translation into practice, as well as a commitment to enrol in a higher degree will be an advantage
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For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Jonathan Erlich – Head of Department of Nephrology – at Jonathan.Erlich@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
Note: Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents will be given priority during recruitment and selection. Visa sponsorship may be available for successful overseas candidates. An extensive eligibility list will also be built. If you are not a preferred candidate, but are still considered suitable for the role, you may be contacted should a vacancy arise.
