Geriatrician, Staff Specialist

Geriatrician – Staff Specialist – Wollongong Hospital – Permanent – 1.0 FTE

Are you ready to be a Geriatrician working within a department that is dynamic and ever changing to meet the needs of their community?

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

Our geriatric department works as a team and we all share the workload across acute, ortho geriatrics/perioperative geriatrics, consultations, GEM, maintenance, outreach and outpatients. Are you dynamic and adaptive? Do you like the challenge of working in all areas of a service and keeping all your geriatric skills honed?

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

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

The Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s Tertiary referral and teaching hospital. The campus, incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. The hospital provides clinical services in Surgery, Medicine, Maternal and Neonatal care, Paediatric, Intensive Care, Emergency, Cancer Care and Mental Health.

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

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

•    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 prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary/Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

Need more information or help applying ?

•    Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
•    Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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•    For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Clair Langford at clair.langford@health.nsw.gov.au  ​ or on 0408 551 114
•    For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at  biancalee.daprato@health.nsw.gov.au   

Applications Close: Wednesday 16 July 2025