Trainee - Unaccredited Position

🔍 Statewide

📁: Surgery - Surgical Skills

💼: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

📅   : CAM29006 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 February 2029
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29006 - Surgical Skills - Unaccredited Trainee – Southern Surgical Skills Network
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Supercharge your training at St George Hospital

What you’ll be doing

The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of surgical patients, under appropriate supervision, in a complex clinical environment.

Positions in the Surgical Skills Training Networks are for junior doctors who are working towards entry into the Surgical Education and Training Program with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. These networked positions require rotations through several hospitals.

Where you’ll be working

The Unaccredited Trainee in General Surgery position is part of the Southern Surgical Skills Network which includes St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital and Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. It will be a requirement for you to be seconded to at least one of the hospitals other than St George for 3 months.

Terms on offer at in this Network are:

Colorectal Surgery (St George)
Upper GI Surgery (St George)
Trauma (St George)
SAU (St George)
Vascular Surgery (St George)
Peritonectomy Surgery (St George)
ICU (St George)
General Surgery (Sutherland)
General Surgery (Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra)
Nights/Evenings (St George)
Nights (Sutherland)
General Surgical Relief (St George, Sutherland, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Nowra, Tweed Heads and Albury Hospitals).

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is guided by a simple vision: exceptional care, healthier lives. At St George Hospital, you’ll be part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care while supporting you to grow and thrive in your medical career.

St George Hospital is a major tertiary and principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, with 627 beds and a reputation for clinical excellence. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, we are leaders in trauma and emergency care, offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. Our location near Sydney Airport also means you’ll gain unique experience as part of a key first-response service to the airport precinct.

Located in Kogarah, just 14km from Sydney’s CBD and close to Botany Bay, the hospital is easily accessible by public transport and major roads. You’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, multicultural community, known for its great food, cafés and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

St George is a principal referral hospital providing a wide range of secondary, tertiary, and quaternary services. These hospitals have a full range of diagnostic and consultative services. The clinical year is divided into 3-month terms through which you will be rotated. There may be an opportunity to stay in a term for a 6-month period, depending on performance and popularity of the rotation.

Being part of the Southern Surgical Skills Network may mean you are required to have dealings outside the hospital with HETI and CSTC. Within the hospital the network is governed by the Network Management Committee, which meets once a term and your participation in this meeting is welcome. You will be supported by the Surgical Superintendent at St George Hospital.

10 reasons to choose St George Hospital for your training

Enjoy the best of Sydney – live near world-famous beaches, the CBD or the Inner West, all within an easy commute
Great lifestyle – cafés, restaurants and a diverse food scene right on your doorstep
Supportive team culture – approachable consultants and senior staff who are invested in your development
Real clinical experience – strong focus on hands-on learning with appropriate supervision
Modern facilities – including a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct opening in 2026
Teaching opportunities – as a UNSW teaching hospital, you can get involved in medical student education
High-acuity exposure – work in one of NSW’s leading trauma and emergency centres
Dedicated JMO support – a Medical Workforce team that’s responsive and here to help you succeed
Varied rotations – opportunities across multiple sites including rural and metro settings
Inclusive workplace – a strong commitment to diversity, wellbeing and belonging

Selection Criteria

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
Completed GSSE (or MRCS or equivalent). Completed/waitlisted a minimum of two RACS required courses; CCrISP, EMST/ATLS, ASSET, CLEAR
A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours overtime and on-call rosters.
Demonstrated commitment to the General Surgical Training Program (GSET) and evidence of progress towards and application.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills and judgment and expertise.
Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Interest and ability to be involve in departmental teaching/presentation/research and student mentoring.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These values have been created by employees, for employees, and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates if no suitable permanent resident(s) or citizen(s) are identified after labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria and selection criteria of the position description.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for Category A compliance under the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases policy directive prior to offer.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their careers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, for advice, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team on SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Roy Hopkins on Roy.Hopkins@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 04, August 2026Tuesday, 04 August 2026