Senior Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per Named NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Medical Officer Agreement 2024
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30094
This position is an identified role for those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Should you wish to be considered for St Vincent's Hospital Sydney general RMO/SRMO role, please submit an application to CAM30095.
Where you'll be working
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincent’s Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers
St Vincent’s Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincent’s specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery, cancer; clinical genomics, HIV medicine; palliative care, respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services, aged psychiatry, homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical research.
Centrally located in Darlinghurst, it sits on the edge of Sydney’s business district. St Vincent’s follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race, nationality or creed. St Vincent’s Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life, but reflecting our mission, we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds.
The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads, attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University, Sydney University and the University of Technology, Sydney
What you'll be doing
In line with Government Sector Employment Rule 26 (GSE 26) this position is targeted to Aboriginal people to improve their general employment opportunities / outcomes. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and where found suitable will be given higher priority. Aboriginal applicants may have to cite their Aboriginality in addition to the selection criteria. Information to assist you with your application can be found on the NSW Health Stepping Up website – www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au.
The SRMO is responsible for co-ordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients within the department they are working; the day-to-day assessment and management of the patients, maintaining high levels of communication with patients and family regarding the nature of their condition and its treatment; communicating and co-ordinating care with the team; arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate and; and arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community based care modalities in order to ensure the provision of optimal patient care within the St Vincent’s Health Network.
This position is a rotational position with 5 rotations throughout the clinical year across multiple services. It offers ongoing exposure to multiple specialties and further in-hospital experience prior to specialist training. The SRMO year is particularly suited to Residents (PGY3s and above) intending to pursue a career in internal medicine, general practice, psychiatry, palliative care, or other specialties requiring appropriate experience to fulfil training path requirements.
Terms offered include Geriatrics, Haematology, Lung Transplant, Cardiac Failure and Transplant, ICU, Palliative Care, psychiatry and ED. There are a very limited number of terms available in paediatrics. There is the opportunity to rotate to Katherine Hospital in the Northern Territory for experience in a rural ED environment.
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she lives, or has lived. This is a genuine occupational qualification as described under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Completion of at least two (2) postgraduate years
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and computer skills.
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and research and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of commitment to the principles of patient safety and clinical quality improvement; and involvement in continuous quality improvement.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in afterhours overtime and on-call rosters, metropolitan and including ability to work at secondment hospitals
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Cameron White (cameron.white@svha.org.au)
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
