ISLHD – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon – Visiting Medical Officer OR Staff Specialist
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ISLHD – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Wollongong Hospital - Staff Specialist OR Visiting Medical Officer
Thrive Clinically and Enjoy Coastal Living. Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Area Health District (ISLHD) and be part of our Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery department. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a region that offers the perfect blend of stunning mountains, pristine beaches, and vibrant city life within an hour of Sydney International Airport.
Why Choose ISLHD?
- Comprehensive Care: Contribute to a broad range of specialised procedures, including Elective Skin Cancer Surgery, Hand Surgery (Elective & Trauma), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, and various forms of reconstruction such as Breast, Lower Limb, Perineal, and Head & Neck.
- Collaborative Team
- Desirable Lifestyle: Live and work in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
ISLHD covers an area from Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, spanning 5,687 square kilometres. The region features beaches, coastal tracks, rainforests, bushwalks and hosts numerous festivals. ISLHD operates eight hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff and provides community health services across 58 locations. Wollongong Hospital is the region’s tertiary referral hospital, with 500+ beds and a range of medical and surgical services.
An academic suite at Wollongong Hospital supports teaching and research with opportunities through the University of Wollongong.
ISLHD leadership is committed to facilitating clinical research, with a dedicated research support unit offering services in study design assistance, biostatistics, data analysis, and help with ethics and governance processes.
Benefits
- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for running costs from pre-tax salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
- Staff Specialists have access to Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) – $38,000 and 25 calendar days per year
An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent and Temporary positions. ISLHD is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds).
Please note: Employment of temporary visa holders may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen has been identified following labour market testing. 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. To apply, go to the Working With Children Check portal. For more information, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website.
Successful applicants must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of recruitment documentation and be certified compliant with NSW Health PD2024_015 before employment can commence.
Apply now by addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description and submitting your resume.
Additional information
- Position Description
- ISLHD website
- ISLHD equal employment opportunity information
- Follow ISLHD on social media
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Head of Department – Robert Knight
Applications Close: 30 September 2025
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