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Career Medical Officer - job post

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Wollongong NSW
$147,664 - $220,018 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $147,664 - $220,018 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Wollongong NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Gym membership
  • Insurance services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging

Full job description

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number
CAM28921
Occupation
Geriatric Medicine
Work type
Various
Location
Wollongong & The South Coast
Salary Information
$147664 - $220018
Closing date
04 August 2026 at 11:59pm


Employment Type: Temporary Various - Start date 1 February 2027
Remuneration: $147,664.00 - $220,018.00 + 12% super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28921

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Aged Care Service Medical Team 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 Career Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team and will take a leadership role, providing high level support to the Aged Care Service medical team. The role entails ensuring the Delirium and Dementia Care Standards as well as Falls and Osteoporosis Standards are met. The position involves monitoring the safety and quality of the Aged Care service with engagement in auditing and participation in quality improvement activities and forward planning of Aged Care Services. Improving hand hygiene amongst medical staff is a priority quality project for this position.

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.


Selection Criteria:
  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
    • Five Years postgraduate experience or greater (CMO Grade or less than five years postgraduate experience (CMO Grade
  • . A minimum of four years post graduate experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary clinical care team.
  • Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education.
  • Demonstrated good organisational, time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Have an understanding of patient flow and activity based funding.

Need more information?

about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact John McKenzie on John.McKenzie1@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 04 August 2026
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