Seeking dedicated Emergency Medicine specialists to work in the growing and developing Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Up to 3.0 FTE Permanent with opportunities to work in the Safe Assessment Unit at Shellharbour Hospital | 1.0 FTE Permanent and 0.25 Temporary until 2 January 2028 at Wollongong Hospital|REQ696869, REQ696826, REQ695414 | Grade: Staff Specialist | Applications close: Sunday 8 November 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Shellharbour ED is a dynamic, FACEM-led department providing high-quality emergency care to a large and rapidly growing community. Successful applicants will join an established multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on clinical excellence, education and specialist training. The department sees approximately 130 presentations per day and is both an ACEM-accredited training site and an ACEM hub for ultrasound training, providing a rich environment for teaching, supervision and professional development.

In 2027, Shellharbour Hospital will transition to the new hospital campus, heralding a major period of growth and development for the Emergency Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established and ambitious FACEM team at a defining point in the department’s evolution, contribute to the development of a contemporary Emergency Department, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of emergency care at Shellharbour Hospital.

Within Wollongong ED, Staff Specialists will be expected to work in a multi-disciplinary team, delivering care to our diverse community in this large regional / referral hospital. Wollongong is one of the busiest EDs outside of Sydney seeing approximately 220 visits per day. Wollongong ED is fully accredited for training for ACEM trainees and teaches medical students from the University of Wollongong.

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A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count 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 here.

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:

· Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days

· 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

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. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

· Working With Children Check (WWCC)

· Current AHPRA Registration

· Valid NSW Drivers Licence

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 theChild 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.

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary/Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

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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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Phillip Manczak (for Shellharbour enquiries) at [email protected]

· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Simon Binks (For Wollongong enquiries)at ​[email protected]

· For application-related queries or help applying, contact Jessica Guyer at [email protected]