Provisional Fellow

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 February 2028
Position Classification: Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29042 Trauma – Provisional Fellow
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you’ll be doing As a Provisional Fellow in Trauma Surgery at St George Hospital you will:

• Gain experience in the management of critically injured trauma patients
• Observe a fully integrated trauma system and understand the way in which these systems improve outcomes
• Gain enhanced skills in operative and non-operative management of critically injured patients
• Participate in the multidisciplinary management of trauma
• Participate in the General Surgical On Call Roster.

Involvement in trauma education and clinical research is actively encouraged.
Where you’ll be working South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is guided by a simple vision: exceptional care, healthier lives. At St George Hospital, you’ll be part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care while supporting you to grow and thrive in your medical career. St. George Hospital is one of the major Level 1 Trauma services in NSW. The Department of Trauma Surgery provides state-of-the-art emergency trauma and critical care for injured patients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Almost 1800 trauma patients are admitted annually, with over 350 of these patients classed as major trauma. Most of these patients sustain multisystem injuries, which are admitted under a dedicated Trauma Admitting Bed Card. The Trauma Team co-ordinates the management of these patients with other specialty services and maintains care through until discharge or transfer for rehabilitation. The Trauma Service undertakes surgical repair of complex chest wall injuries and is one of the busiest rib fixation services in NSW and is in the process of becoming a Collaborative Centre with the Chest Wall Injury Society. The Trauma Service operates within a modern purpose-built facility, which includes:

• Onsite integrated helipad capable of receiving helicopters

• Three major trauma resuscitation / theatre bays with imaging

• A specialised Trauma ward

• 36 funded (52 physical) state of the art ICU beds in four PODs with designated trauma beds with full bedside monitoring

• A state-of-the-art hybrid theatre incorporating a fully functional CT scanner, angiography suite and operating theatre, a first in a major Australian Trauma Centre. Code Crimson patients – (exsanguinating patients transferred by the Retrieval Service), are transferred directly to OR1, bypassing ED where required.

St George Hospital is a major tertiary and principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, with 627 beds and a reputation for clinical excellence. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, we are leaders in trauma and emergency care, offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. Our location near Sydney Airport also means you’ll gain unique experience as part of a key first-response service to the airport precinct. Located in Kogarah, just 14km from Sydney’s CBD and close to Botany Bay, the hospital is easily accessible by public transport and major roads. You’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, multicultural community, known for its great food, cafés and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
10 reasons to choose St George Hospital for your training

• Enjoy the best of Sydney – live near world-famous beaches, the CBD or the Inner West, all within an easy commute

• Great lifestyle – cafés, restaurants and a diverse food scene right on your doorstep

• Supportive team culture – approachable consultants and senior staff who are invested in your development

• Real clinical experience – strong focus on hands-on learning with appropriate supervision

• Modern facilities – including a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct opening in 2026

• Teaching opportunities – as a UNSW teaching hospital, you can get involved in medical student education

• High-acuity exposure – work in one of NSW’s leading trauma and emergency centres

• Dedicated JMO support – a Medical Workforce team that’s responsive and here to help you succeed

• Varied rotations – opportunities across multiple sites including rural and metro settings

• Inclusive workplace – a strong commitment to diversity, wellbeing and belonging

Selection Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• At least five years post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised, complex clinical environment utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment, particularly as they relate to managing critically injured patients.

• Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated interest in Trauma Surgery or Acute Surgery, with experience in the operative/non-operative management of life and limb-threatening injuries.

• EMST/ATLS currency preferably at Instructor level. Completion of DSTC is desirable. Demonstrated interest in education, and evidence of previous participation as an educator.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These values have been created by employees, for employees, and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship may be available for overseas candidates if no suitable permanent resident(s) or citizen(s) are identified after labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria and selection criteria of the position description.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for Category A compliance under the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases policy directive prior to offer.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their careers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, for advice, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team on SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Mary Langcake on Mary.Langcake@health.nsw.gov.au


Applications Close: 04, August 2026Tuesday, 04 August 2026