Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Wollongong Hospital

Wollongong Hospital | Permanent up to 1.0 FTE | REQ523372

An exciting opportunity exists for specialists with expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) to join the O&G Department Wollongong Hospital.

About the Department: 

-       Busy birthing suite with approx. 3800 births per annum

-       Wide range of gynae and obstetrics work

-       Collaborative work environment with an excellent midwifery team

-       O&G Department medical team is supported by 8 SMOs (Staff Specialists and VMOs), 7 Trainees (4 ITP and 3 UAT), 3 SRMOs and 3 RMOs

About the position:

This position is primarily based at Wollongong Hospital but may be asked to work at one of the other locations across the ISLHD on occasion where required.

The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will provide expert medical assessment and

management of patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Service within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. This care will be provided for within the scope of practice granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist is responsible for the provision of specialist services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.

The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will ensure provision of high-quality O&G services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will proactively:

• Support the development of O&G services

• Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice

• Support and develop O&G research within the department

Applicants that are expecting to receive FRANZCOG within 3-6 months may be considered for this role.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

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.

Wollongong Hospital is the largest of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District’s eight hospitals, treating more than 48,000 patients annually. It is the region’s tertiary referral hospital servicing a population of more than 400,000 people. The Wollongong Hospital is a 500+ bed centre which provides both general and specialty medical and surgical services including adult intensive care and coronary care units.

An academic suite at Wollongong Hospital supports both the Graduate School of Medicine and School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Wollongong. As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine.

ISLHD leadership is strongly committed to facilitating clinical research.  Tangible evidence of this commitment is the significant investment in the infrastructure to support research.  ISLHD has a well- developed research support unit that offers staff an extensive range of research support services including:  assistance in the development of the research study design, biostatistics support, data analysis, and help writing final research publications, as well assistance with the ethics and governance processes.

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent and Temporary positions.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

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. 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 from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application

For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

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 https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 before employment can commence.

Looking for more than just a salary?

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

·         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) [https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/your-career/benefits-and-conditions]

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Training and education opportunities

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

·         Training Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $38,000 (full time equivalent) and 25 calendar days per year

Apply now by addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description (below) and submitting your resume.

Applicants interested in opportunities as Visiting Medical Officers with regular shifts are welcome to apply.