NSW Government

Trainee - Unaccredited Position

🔍 Wollongong, Wollongong Hospital | Illawarra

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Radiology
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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CAM25211 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Various - Commencing 2, February 2026
Remuneration:  $89,095.00 - $139,187.00 + 11.5% super & salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25211

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Radiology Department at Wollongong Hospital.

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

The Radiology Unaccredited Trainee will learn, observe and participate in all stages of the radiological examination of patients including referral, triaging, supervision, performance, reporting and communication of the procedure. They will participate in all aspects of the Department of Medical Imaging, and will work towards being able to competently report diagnostic images, assist with or perform a variety of Tier A image-guided procedures under supervision, and provide radiology advice to clinicians, referrers and radiographers appropriate to the trainee's level of experience.
 
The successful appointee will perform several roles under supervision: general radiology diagnostic reporting duties relevant to the level of prior training and capability of the trainee, contribute to quality and safety functions in Medical Imaging, contribute to the ISLHD Choosing Wisely program and M&M Meetings, and assist in the clinical assessment, scheduling and triage of patients who are to undergo or have had interventional procedures. The Unaccredited Trainee will have the opportunity to perform, under supervision, some of the roles of radiology trainees in accredited training positions, subject to the level of prior experience and capability. Where possible, this will include an introduction to Tier A interventional procedures. There will be exposure to all modalities (x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI). The position will be located principally at Wollongong Hospital with occasional time at Shellharbour Hospital and Shoalhaven Hospital under direct radiologist supervision.
 
The position is most suited to a medical trainee who is planning a career in medical imaging and is seeking the skills and experience required to apply for an accredited Radiology Trainee Network Position in the following year.

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.

Selection Criteria

  1. MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  2. At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
  3. Demonstrated interest in Radiology and evidence of preparation for RANZCR Radiology training and preferably some prior experience in Radiology or related areas e.g. Nuclear Medicine.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a complex health care setting with proven time management and problem solving skills.
  5. Ability to perform data analysis and interpretations relevant to medical imaging referrals and activity.
  6. Excellent written, verbal and multimedia communication skills, in order to interact effectively with patients, referrers, colleagues and other team members.
  7. Excellent academic record commensurate with experience, evidence of ongoing learning, teaching activities, potential involvement with projects and research publications.
  8. Understanding quality improvement principles and methodology, and ability to review and analyse incidents.

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 Karen Fullard on karen.fullard1@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05, August 2025

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