Provisional Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time 20 hours per week
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 pro rata per annum
Requisition ID: CAM30922 – Pain Medicine – Provisional Fellow
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you’ll be doing
The Pain Management Unit at St George offers a wide range of experience for those completing their pain management training. There is regular exposure to many different pain presentations; acute, chronic and cancer. Our unit works closely with the Palliative Care Unit within the hospital and the local Hospice. As a Trauma Hospital there is the opportunity for increasing procedural experience as well as working with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Pain Management programmes are run regularly, and fellows are encouraged to participate in their delivery and formulation.
Applicants must have completed the core training stage within the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
Where you’ll be working
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.
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
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
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Completed fellowship training in applicant’s primary specialty.
- Completed Core Training Stage Faculty of Pain Medicine.
- Demonstrated advanced ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
- Demonstrated experience in pain research and evidence if able of current research undertakings or scientific publications.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and post graduate medical teaching.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Ashkan Khakpour Saebi on Ashkan.KhakpourSaebi@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 13, October 2026