Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Various for a contract from 2nd February 2026 to 06 February 2028

Remuneration: $89,095.00 to $120,489.00

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM27180

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Come for the Lifestyle

ISLHD is an accredited provider of the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program, which provides an alternative pathway for IMGs to AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam. All candidates to the ISLHD WBA Program are current employees with a contract that incorporates the duration of the program. Selection to the WBA Program is separate to the workplace recruitment process, is highly competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are accessed via a merit-based process. Candidates require a rotational RMO or Emergency Department position to apply.

Where you'll be working

Positions available at Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital & Shoalhaven Hospital

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.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour Hospital is a 197 bed, acute facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. The inpatient services include aged care, medical, surgical, mental health and acute medical assessment inpatient beds, plus a day surgery unit. The hospital also provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medical, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, as well as adolescent and adult mental health services. Construction is underway for the development of the new Shellharbour Hospital.

Shellharbour is located on the picturesque South Coast of NSW, located over an hour's drive south of Sydney, and has a rapidly growing population. Surrounded by pristine beaches, renowned fishing/diving spots and rolling hills in the countryside, Shellharbour is rapidly growing with many family friendly attractions. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Shellharbour.

Shoalhaven

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

To provide emergency medical care to patients while developing experience and expertise under the supervision of Emergency Specialists within ISLHD. This is a District position and may involve (with the agreement of the candidate) working at any one of the following sites - Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital and Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Emergency Departments. Candidates will be asked for a working site preference at interview. The SRMO will participate in a seven-day per week roster which includes evening and night shifts. This position is suited to doctors seeking more experience in Emergency Medicine prior to entering specialist training.

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.

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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.

Selection Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum two years post graduate experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
• Preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours overtime and standby rosters.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), as well as time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education.
• A professional attitude and flexibility in work role

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Applications Close: 12 October 2025