Provisional Fellow

**Employment Type**: Temporary Various - for Contract from 3rd February 2025 to 1st February 2026

**Remuneration**: $89,095.00 - $139,187.00

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: CAM21511

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Wollongong Hospital.

**Where you'll be working**

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s 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 hour’s 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.

**What you'll be doing**

The ISLHD department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides broad-based training and experience in General
Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is an accredited training site for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. There are approximately 2900 births per year.
As a member of the O&G team, you will provide care in the Antenatal and Postnatal Wards and participate in Acute
Delivery Suite duties, while working with trainees and consultants. You will also gain experience in Antenatal Clinics,
Gynaecology Outpatients and Theatre, and participate in the departmental teaching program. Clinical care will be delivered under supervision and with consultation and inclusion of the multidisciplinary team within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Whilst the position is based at Wollongong Hospital, some work at Shellharbour Hospital may be required.

This position is suited to an Advanced Trainee who is working towards their fellowship with RANZCOG. The University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine offers research and teaching opportunities to interested Fellows, and there will also be the opportunity to assist with operating in Wollongong Private Hospital.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

**Please note**: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

**Selection Criteria**:

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- A minimum of three years post graduate experience with at least 6 months experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Registered as a Trainee with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated experience and willingness to participate in clinical governance activities to ensure a clinically safe environment

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**Applications Close: 7th June 2024