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Were inviting applications for a temporary (1.0FTE) Staff Specialist position in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Wollongong Hospital. $186,241 $251,618 + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Fulltime1.0FTE to December2026 | Wollongong Hospital | REQ626358 | Grade: Staff Specialist | Applications close: Sunday,11January2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. About the Department A busy birthing suite with approximately3,800births per year A wide range of obstetrics and gynaecology services A collaborative and supportive work environment with an excellent midwifery team The O&G medical team comprises Staff Specialists and VMOs, Trainees, SRMOs, and RMOs, providing strong multidisciplinary support. Responsibilities As an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, you will provide expert medical assessment and management within the O&G service, practising within the scope granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. You will be responsible for delivering specialist care to emergency patients, inpatients, and outpatients, ensuring the provision of high-quality O&G services across the ISLHD. You will also proactively: Support the ongoing development of O&G services Foster a culture of learning and best practice Support and advance research within the department For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A Little About Us Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhavens major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count 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 here. Benefits of Working with ISLHD Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) $40,400 and 25 calendar days Salary packaging less tax and more take-home pay Fitness Passport discounted 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 families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Application Requirements Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a rsum and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: Applicable vaccination requirements for a CategoryA Working With Children Check (WWCC) Current AHPRA Registration and Fellowship with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need More Information or Help Applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Elaine Pretorius at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au Be careful Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr