Staff Specialist

We're inviting applications for a temporary 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist position in Endocrinology for ISLHD

$186,241 - $251, % super & salary packaging (pro-rata based on 1.0 FTE) | Temporary Part time - 0.5 FTE | Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District | REQ591516 | Grade: Staff Specialist | Applications close: 27 August 2025

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The position is based at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Diabetes Service, providing a clinical management and consultation service to patients with endocrine disorders. The position includes participation in the after-hours endocrinology on call –roster for ISLHD (on a one-in-four to one-in- five basis); and care for inpatients admitted under Endocrinology as well as endocrinology consultation services for patients admitted under other specialties.

The role includes providing a minimum of three outpatient clinics at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Diabetes Service, with the clinic services being provided district wide based on clinical need. The Endocrinologist is expected to provide support and advice to the rest of the multi-disciplinary team at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Diabetes service; the team includes Diabetes Educators, Dietitians and podiatrists. Support for improving Ambulatory and Primary Health Care (APHC) Outpatient Services, and development of broader strategies to address Diabetes care and a limited response to other endocrine diseases (such as bone health and transgender health) across the District forms part of the role.

Supervision of junior staff is required, including the Endocrinology Advanced Trainee and Basic Physician Trainee, as well as junior medical officers and medical students attached to the Endocrinology Team.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Diabetes Service is involved in a number of clinical trials, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to recruitment for current trials as well as the medical management of patients enrolled in existing trials. This includes undertaking responsibility for the provision of clinical supervision for other members of the multidisciplinary team involved in clinical trials. Experience in the running of clinical trials is desirable but training can be provided.

The District wide position will be primarily located at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Diabetes Service with in-reach to Wollongong Hospital. Activities and locations will be guided by the agreed Model Scope of Clinical Practice for endocrinology in ISLHD that will be determined at the time of the appointment. The Endocrinologist employed by the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Diabetes service will be part of the Endocrinology Department (ISLHD Division of Medicine), but is expected to work closely with APHC.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

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:

• 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, professional development and secondment opportunities
• TESL $39,600 and 25 calendar days per year (pro-rata based on 1.0 FTE)

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

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration and Fellowship with Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP)
• 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.

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