Palliative Medicine - Staff Specialist

Palliative Care Physician – Staff Specialist – Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital – Permanent 0.6 FTE

ISLHD is seeking a skilled Palliative Care Physician that will bring their compassion and expertise to our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals.    

Staff Specialist | Permanent Part time 0.6 FTE | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital  | REQ590863 | Applications close: Applications Close 25 August 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Join our dedicated team as a Palliative Care Staff Specialist, delivering expert medical care across the Shoalhaven region within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Based at Shoalhaven Memorial, David Berry, and Milton-Ulladulla Hospitals, this role includes inpatient and community-based palliative care, shared admitting responsibilities at David Berry Hospital, and collaboration with a skilled interdisciplinary team. There is an after hours on-call requirement that covers the district for both inpatient and community patients.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRACP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.

A little about us.

Shoalhaven Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The 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. With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven. https://www.shoalhaven.com/ 

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:

•    Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $39,600 and 25 calendar days
•    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

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

•    Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
•    Working With Children Check (WWCC)
•    Current AHPRA Registration
•    Valid NSW Drivers Licence

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 prioritize 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.
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•    For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Angela Lo at  angela.lo@health.nsw.gov.au  
•    For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at biancalee.daprato@health.nsw.gov.au 

Applications Close: Monday 25 August 2025