Advanced Trainee

2 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration: $110, $139, % Super and Salary Packaging Benefits

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM27106

Where you'll be working

Come for the Lifestyle

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.

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: Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven 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, Children's 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.

What you'll be doing

The Advanced Trainee will, under supervision, provide effective medical services within a patient-centric geriatric model of care to patients, while developing expertise in Geriatrician-led interdisciplinary care and management practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Advanced Trainee will have the opportunity to rotate through subspecialty modules within Geriatric Medicine including orthogeriatrics as well as acute and subacute patient care

This position is accredited with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the appointment can be made for up to two years. The position may involve a rotation to Shoalhaven which will include community and outreach plus acute inpatients and orthogeriatrics.

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:

  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
  • Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
  • Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
  • 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 and professional development

Apply now by 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.

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.

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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Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases ) before employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children's Guardian. To apply, please go to

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.

  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  • Demonstrated commitment to training in Geriatric Medicine and previous experience in Aged Care Medicine
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised clinical environment using excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education as well as a willingness to teach and support junior medical staff
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
  • Completion of at least four postgraduate years and successful completion of the examination requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent, and be eligible to undertake subspecialty training in Aged Care in Australia;

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact John McKenzie on

Applications Close: 13, October 2025

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