Trainee - Unaccredited Position

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registrar
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 AUD per annum + superannuation, leave loading, and applicable penalty rates
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: CAM28360 The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. This contract is for an ASAP start up to 31 January 2027. About our Role Our Unaccredited Trainees in Orthopaedic Surgery provide effective clinical management of orthopaedics surgical patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment. The Unaccredited Trainee is a key role that works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality. Decision making and supervision will be set at the appropriate level according to the doctor's skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care. Our Primary Location Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre based on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. We provide excellent healthcare to SESLHD and specialist health and medical services to NSW. We connect with various universities, including the University of New South Wales, and our premier medical facilities enable leading research and learning opportunities for our staff. Randwick is a metropolitan hub in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. We have a vibrant, multicultural community, with diverse dining options and regular entertainment hosted by our local council. For those fond of coastal living, we are a walk away from Coogee Beach. A short drive takes you to the famous Bondi Beach and Centennial Parklands. Cycling paths and public transport are readily available, with Sydney's light rail connecting the campus to Sydney's CBD just 7 kilometres away. Perks and Benefits Come enjoy a blend of urban convenience and relaxed coastal living at Randwick and:

• Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month.
• Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
• Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
• Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can support you. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Click 'Apply for Job' to submit your resume and respond to the following selection criteria:

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
2. A minimum of three (3) full years of postgraduate experience, with a minimum of six (6) months experience in orthopaedics.
3. Commitment to Orthopaedic SET training program: either completed or on track to complete the requirements for admission to SET training.
4. Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services, including willingness to move between services and geographical locations to deliver patient care.
6. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to further self-education and professional development.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.

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For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Ralph Stanford - Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery - at Ralph.Stanford@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 7, May 2026 Note: Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents will be given priority during recruitment and selection. Visa sponsorship may be available for successful overseas candidates. An extensive eligibility list will also be built. If you are not a preferred candidate, but are still considered suitable for the role, you may be contacted should a vacancy arise.