Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb, Visiting Medical Officer
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.
2 x Visiting Medical Officer Positions Available up to 426 hours annually | Wollongong Hospital | REQ604699 | Applications close: Friday 10 October 2025.
This role will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Orthopaedic Service at ISLHD.
The positions are based primarily at The Wollongong and Shellharbour Hospitals.
Each Surgeon will be expected to 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 1 in 12).
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff; participation in departmental meetings and clinical governance.
The successful applicant will possess or be working towards subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgery.
Location primarily Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital, with possible variation as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and approved by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
For more information and to view the Position Description, see the Position Description here.
A Little About ISLHD
Wollongong Hospital is Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital with a bed-base count of more than 500.
The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and community services.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential assistance for staff and families
Discounted health insurance options
Requirements
Apply online with a resume and responses to selection criteria.
Essential requirements:
Category A vaccination requirements
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current AHPRA Registration
Valid NSW Driver's Licence
ISLHD is an equal prospect employer and is committed to an inclusive environment.
Child-safe environment obligations described.
Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Eligible list may be created for future roles.
Applications close Friday 10 October 2025.
How to Apply
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and information.
For role-related queries, contact Dr Sheraz Anjum or Bianca-lee Da Prato at health.nsw.gov.au.
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📌 Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb, Visiting Medical Officer
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong