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Infectious Diseases
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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CAM30675 Requisition #

 

Employment Type: Temporary Various - for Contract from 1st February 2027
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30675


 

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Infectious Diseases Department at Wollongong Hospital.

 

Come for the Lifestyle


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.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.  Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.

What you'll be doing
 

To provide a high standard of clinical care to Infectious Diseases inpatients, outpatients and consultation patients in the context of fulfilling the requirements of the RACP for advanced training in Infectious Diseases. 

To fulfil the service requirements of the Department. These may include attendance and participation in multidisciplinary meetings; clinical meetings; journal clubs, supervision and education of junior medical staff and active participation in antibiotic stewardship, infection control and/or ambulatory care programs. Please note that each hospital will have differing service requirements reflecting the individual identity of each institution as well as the different populations (e.g. spinal or burns patients) and sub-specialities (e.g. hepatitis or HIV) accommodated at each of the different hospitals. 

The Advanced Trainee is also expected to be involved in Clinical management of Outpatient Clinics including Immunology/Infectious Disease, HIV and Sexual Health Clinics. All consultations to be entered into the database in the Department weekly. The position is also accredited for advanced training in Immunology by the  RACP.
 

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

 

 

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application.

 

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?

 

·         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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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:

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team - diligence, punctuality, organisation, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills, team work
  3. Demonstrated Commitment to ongoing Advanced Training education, research and teaching
  4. Commitment to continuous quality improvement
  5. Completion of at least four postgraduate years and successful completion of the examination requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent, and be eligible to undertake subspecialty training in infectious diseases and/or microbiology in Australia; OR completion of at least four postgraduate years and eligible to sit the Divisional Clinical Exam (DCE) in 2020, but were unable to due to COVID-19. In these circumstances, the College advises that you may provisionally progress to Advanced Training in the 2021 clinical year.

Need more information? 
 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
 

For role related queries or questions contact Omar Shum on Omar.Shum@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12, October 2026

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