Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 February 2028
Position Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: $94,521.00 - $127,827.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29036 - Paediatric Medicine – Senior Resident Medical Officer

Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Supercharge your training at St George Hospital

What you’ll be doing

This position provides a unique stable opportunity for a Senior Resident Medical Officer to work in a 12-month full time position within the Paediatrics department at St George Hospital, gaining experience in the assessment and management of Paediatric patients in preparation for a career in General Practice.

Each day duties are spread between special care nursery, children’s ward, emergency, postnatal ward and the delivery suite.  The SRMO provides continuity to the paediatric team working day shifts Monday to Friday with supervision by the specialist paediatrician available in person in office hours and by phone after hours.

The role will include:

•  Taking thorough paediatric medical histories and conducting comprehensive paediatric examinations

• Developing skills in neonatal and paediatric resuscitation

• Developing skills in stabilisation of seriously ill children and coordinating transfer to tertiary service

• Performing common paediatric procedures, including venipuncture, LP and cannulation

• Co-ordinating and documenting admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in the Emergency Department, Children’s ward or Special Care Nursery

• Developing skills in coordinating complex case management of children with chronic illnesses

• Performing child at risk assessments

• Providing a family centred model of care, including to families who are culturally and linguistically diverse

• Communicating effectively with patients, families, team members, other clinical teams

• Demonstrating formal handover of care

• Taking responsibility for follow up of investigations and actioning a management plan

• Maintaining departmental databases to allow audit of practice

• Actively contributing to team meetings and case presentations

• Researching clinical questions using literature review and applying the information effectively to the clinical setting.

• Undertaking Trainee shifts on occasion to relieve locally employed paediatric Trainees

• Participating in medical student teaching and providing clinical support to rotating paediatric residents and trainees

• Opportunity to join in outpatient clinic for management ADHD and other common neurodevelopmental concerns in preparation for co management in General Practice.

This position is not accredited with the RACP so will not count towards paediatric training. Applicants showing a commitment to GP training will be prioritised.

Applications for 2 x 6-month positions will be considered.

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.

The paediatric department comprises a 16-bed general inpatient unit and a 12-bed level 4 special care nursery with the capacity to provide long term non-invasive ventilation and short-term invasive ventilation for babies down to 32 weeks gestation and 1.8kg birth-weight. Paediatric staff also support a separate 12-bed specialised Paediatric Emergency. St George Hospital is the high-risk obstetric unit for the Central Hospitals Network and the birthing service manages 2500 deliveries per year. There are 6 staff specialist paediatricians (3.5FTE) as well as an academic staff specialist (0.5FTE) within the department. The paediatric department refers to the Children's Hospital Network for tertiary cases unsuitable for management at St George Hospital.

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

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