Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide a regular elective orthopaedic list, trauma list and orthopaedic outpatient clinics (including fracture clinics).
- Equal participation on the Orthopaedic/ Trauma On Call roster (minimum of 1 in 12).
- Provide high quality teaching and supervision to junior medical staff; participate in departmental meetings and clinical governance activities.
- Possess or be working towards subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgery.
- Roles based primarily at Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital; may be varied as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and approved by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Qualifications
- Current AHPRA Registration (or working towards gaining subspecialty)
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Valid NSW Driver’s Licence
Perks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance options with multiple providers
Application
Applications close: Friday 10 October 2025. Apply now by reading the Position Description, then submit a resume and responses to the selection criteria via the online portal.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
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📌 Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb, Visiting Medical Officer
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Wollongong