NSW Government

Trainee - Unaccredited Position

🔍 Wollongong, Wollongong Hospital | Illawarra

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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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CAM25287 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $89,985.00 - $139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25287


Come for the Lifestyle



Where you'll be working

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.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.  Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.

What you'll be doing
To provide safe and high quality clinical care, under supervision, to Otolaryngology (ENT) Head and Neck surgical patients. The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years post graduate experience and a particular interest in a wide range of ENT head and neck conditions. The ENT, Head and Neck Trainee will gain experience within the ENT, Head and Neck department through three attending ENT, Head & Neck surgeons, two accredited RACS ENT-Head and Neck surgery training position, and one Fellow in ENT Head & Neck and Sleep Disorders. This position supports pre-requisites for future training positions with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

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:

 

·         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 is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression and professional development

 

 

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application.

 

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.

 

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.

·         Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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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 (nsw.gov.au) before employment can commence.

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#

 

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.

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  2. At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
  3. Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills and judgment and expertise
  4. Demonstrates teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team
  5. Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent Ear, Nose, and Throat Trainee
  6. Demonstrated commitment to relevant training program
  7. Demonstrated commitment to and / or interest in research in the field of otolaryngology and / or sleep disorders



Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact STEPHEN PEARSON on Stephen.PEARSON@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05, August 2025

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