Advanced trainee (wollongong)

Employment Type: Temporary Various for Contract from 3/8/2026 to 1/8/2027
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 + 11.5% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28548

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.

To deliver safe, competent anaesthesia under appropriate supervision, for patients ranging from young children to elderly patients with significant pre-existing comorbidities. This includes patients who are critically ill or have suffered major trauma, and a broad range of surgical specialties including Plastics & Maxillofacial; Cardiothoracic Surgery; General (Colorectal, Upper GI, Head and Neck); ENT; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Orthopaedic; Paediatric; Urology; Vascular; and Neurosurgery.

• The Trainee will provide Anaesthetic Services to patients of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) while developing experience and expertise in Anaesthetic practice in a complex clinical workplace, under the supervision of Anaesthetic Specialists as appointed by ISLHD. Accredited hospitals include The Wollongong, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven Hospitals.
• Applicants must register or be registered as an ANZCA Trainee. ISLHD is accredited for Introductory, Basic, Advanced and Provisional Fellowship Training.

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 available through a number of different private health insurance providers
• Career progression and professional development

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.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• At least two (2) years post‐graduate experience
• Eligible for registration with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists as a trainee for the Diploma of Fellowship
• Demonstrated commitment to relevant Advanced Training Program
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent anaesthetic trainee
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

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.

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.