Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb - Department of Surgery – Wollongong Hospital - 2 x Visiting Medical Officer Positions Available up to 426 hours annually – Temporary Until 30 June 2027

Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District as an Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon and play a vital role in delivering expert surgical care, trauma services, and teaching across Wollongong and Shellharbour Hospitals.

2 x Visiting Medical Officer Positions Available up to 426 hours annually | Wollongong Hospital | REQ604699| Applications close: Friday 10 October 2025

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This role will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Orthopaedic Service at ISLHD. The positions are based primarily at The Wollongong and Shellharbour Hospitals. Each Surgeon will be expected to provide a regular elective orthopaedic list, trauma list and orthopaedic outpatient clinics (including fracture clinics). Equal participation on the Orthopaedic/ Trauma On Call roster (expected to be a minimum of 1 in 12) will be required for all surgeons. Provision of high quality teaching and supervision to the junior medical staff is an important component of this role, along with participation in departmental meetings and clinical governance activities. The successful applicant will possess or be working towards gaining subspecialty training in the field of Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgery. The position will be primarily located at Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital but may be varied as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and as approved by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) to other facilities in ISLHD.

For more information and to view the position classification, see thePosition Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's 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 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 here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We 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:

• 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

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

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 Health's 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.

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary/Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

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.
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Applications Close: Friday 10 October 2025