Palliative Medicine

**Palliative Care Physician - Staff Specialist - Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital - Permanent 0.6 FTE**
- ISLHD is seeking a skilled Palliative Care Physician that will bring their compassion and expertise to our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals._

**Staff Specialist | Permanent Part time 0.6 FTE | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital | REQ590863 | Applications close: Applications Close 25 August 2025**

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

Join our dedicated team as a Palliative Care Staff Specialist, delivering expert medical care across the Shoalhaven region within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Based at Shoalhaven Memorial, David Berry, and Milton-Ulladulla Hospitals, this role includes inpatient and community-based palliative care, shared admitting responsibilities at David Berry Hospital, and collaboration with a skilled interdisciplinary team. There is an after hours on-call requirement that covers the district for both inpatient and community patients.

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

**_ Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRACP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply._**

**_ A little about us._**

**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:

- Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $39,600 and 25 calendar days
- 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
- 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 prioritize the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

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**Applications Close**:Monday 25 August 2025