Career Medical Officer

Description:

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time and Part Time positions until 1 February 2027
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer
Remuneration: 139,187 - 207,388 + 11.5% super & salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ578814

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department at Shellharbour Hospital.

Come for the Lifestyle
Where you'll be working

Shellharbour Hospital is a 197 bed, acute facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. The inpatient services include aged care, medical, surgical, mental health and acute medical assessment inpatient beds, plus a day surgery unit. The hospital also provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medical, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, as well as adolescent and adult mental health services. Construction is underway for the development of the new Shellharbour Hospital.

Shellharbour is located on the picturesque South Coast of NSW, located over an hour’s drive south of Sydney, and has a rapidly growing population. Surrounded by pristine beaches, renowned fishing/diving spots and rolling hills in the countryside, Shellharbour is rapidly growing with many family friendly attractions. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Shellharbour.
What you'll be doing

The Career Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team. The CMO will provide supervision to junior doctors and high-quality medical services to patients of ISLHD under the supervision of specialist staff. The CMO will participate in a rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends and will have the opportunity to work at various hospitals across ISLHD. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead the department overnight with well-developed critical care skills.

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. · Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 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. Five Years postgraduate experience or greater (CMO Grade 2) or less than five years postgraduate experience (CMO Grade 1)
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Participation in after-hours roster commitments and rotations to other emergency departments in the ISLHD
5. Sufficient skills knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent Emergency CMO. Post graduate Qualifications in or relevant to Emergency Medicine or significant experience in Emergency medicine.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to coordinate services across multiple providers
7. Good leadership and teamwork skills
8. Excellent time management and organisational skills

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 Phillip Manczak at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 05, August 2025