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Employment Type: Temporary Various - Commencing 2, Feb 2026Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $139,187.00 + 11.5% super & salary packagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: CAM25289An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department at Wollongong Hospital.Come for the LifestyleWhere you''ll be workingWollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhavens 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 hours 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.The Shoalhaven area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW with over 5,000 new residents making the move here every year. The area has plenty to offer with the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and tourist townships like Berry, all within 30 minutes drive. For more information on the Shoalhaven Region you can visit the following website: ShoalhavenShoalhaven Hospital is a busy rural hospital which employs over 1,000 staff and is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. Shoalhaven Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Childrens Ward and Maternity Unit as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. Shoalhaven Hospital is currently undergoing a $438 million redevelopment.Shellharbour Hospital is a 197 bed, acute facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. The inpatient services include aged care, medical, surgical, mental health and acute medical assessment inpatient beds, plus a day surgery unit. The hospital also provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medical, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, as well as adolescent and adult mental health services. Construction is underway for the development of the new Shellharbour Hospital.Shellharbour is located on the picturesque South Coast of NSW, located over an hours drive south of Sydney, and has a rapidly growing population. Surrounded by pristine beaches, renowned fishing/diving spots and rolling hills in the countryside, Shellharbour is rapidly growing with many family friendly attractions. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Shellharbour.ISLHD is an accredited provider of the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program, which provides an alternative pathway for IMGs to AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam. All candidates to the ISLHD WBA Program are current employees with a contract that incorporates the duration of the program. Selection to the WBA Program is separate to the workplace recruitment process, is highly competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are accessed via a merit-based process. Candidates require a rotational RMO or Emergency Department position to apply.What You''ll Be DoingTo provide emergency medical care to patients while developing experience and expertise under the supervision of Emergency Specialists within ISLHD. This is a District position and may involve (with the agreement of the candidate) working at any one of the following sites - Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital and Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Emergency Departments. Candidates will be asked for a working site preference at interview. The position of Trainee - Stage 1 would suit junior doctors currently registered with ACEM as Training Stage 1 Trainees, or who recently have applied / registered with Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM). The Trainee, Stage 1 will participate in a seven-day per week roster which includes evening and night shifts.Benefits Of Working With ISLHDWe 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 payNovated leasing lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)Fitness Passportdiscounted 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 familiesDiscounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more informationCareer progression and professional developmentApply nowby 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.Selection CriteriaMBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of AustraliaMinimum two years post graduate experienceSelected into specialist training or has applied for specialist training with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) NB: must provide evidence of either selection or application into Fellowship Training.Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other team members of the health care team.Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Simon Binks on ************@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 05, August 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr