Career Medical Officer
Career Medical Off Grade 1
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until August 2027
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer Grade 1
Remuneration: $147,664 - $ 178,407 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668956
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and committed candidates for the Anaesthetics Career Medical Officer position at The Sutherland Hospital for commencing 3 August 2026.
Where you'll be working
The Sutherland Hospital is a 375 bed Major Metropolitan Teaching Hospital affiliated with the University of NSW, located in the Sutherland Shire 25 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. A 44 bed Emergency Department which includes 3 resuscitation bays, dedicated Adult and Paediatric Fast Track areas, an 8 bed ED Short Stay Unit, a collocated Radiology Department with CT scanner. The addition of 60 new acute inpatient beds, including 6 additional ICU beds and a 16 bed General Medical Unit. There are 24hr diagnostic services and excellent support from Mental Health, ICU and community/aged care services and nursing staff. Sutherland Hospital provides a 24/7 Interventional Cardiology service. Inpatient services include most subspecialties; General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology, Renal, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Mental Health.
What you'll be doing
The Duty Anaesthetist, Career Medical Officer (CMO) will support the running of the anaesthetic department by contributing to all aspects of clinical service and governance activities at the level expected of a senior ANZCA trainee or Provisional Fellow.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Must hold unrestricted general registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA
- Demonstrated clinical experience in anaesthesia of greater than 5 years and ability to work at the level of a senior registrar both independently and in a semi-supervised capacity and practice in accordance with ANZCA guidelines
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills as well as the effective use of information technology in the delivery of clinical care
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development in the field of anaesthesia
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching of junior medical and nursing staff
- Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and improvement activities
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety including health screening and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact JAMES CHEE on James.CHEE@health.nsw.gov.au
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Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
· 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.
· Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
· Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions 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 carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
