Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full/Part Time until 6 February 2028
Position Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: $94,521.00 - $127,827.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29004 - General - Senior Resident Medical Officer
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Senior Resident Medical Officers to join the Network 8 team for the 2027 clinical year.
What you’ll be doing Rotations are available in medical and surgical specialities, psychiatry, emergency, O&G, paediatrics, ICU and rural Griffith (emergency and general medicine) terms. In this role you will be part of a closely connected, multi-disciplinary team, in an environment that values compassion, clinical excellence and teaching. The hospital is known for its high-quality Medical Education and Training and has a range of education programs that RMO’s are encouraged to attend. These include protected weekly catered lunchtime education sessions. The primary location of the position is St George Hospital, but you may be allocated to one of the other sites in the Network which include: Sutherland Hospital, Calvary Hospital, Justice Health, Griffith Base Hospital and Kirketon Road Centre / Kings Cross Sexual Health Service. If you enjoy variety then this is the network for you!
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 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, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Minimum two post graduate years in a Hospital with a minimum of 12 months experience working as a medical officer (not observer) in an Australian Public Hospital.

• Excellent clinical skills and judgement with the ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.

• A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team with a professional attitude with flexibility to participate in afterhours overtime and on-call rosters.

• Excellent and respectful verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate

• Experience working with eMR or equivalent

• Demonstrated evidence of continued professional development with a commitment to self-education and experience and willingness to teach and mentor junior medical staff.

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 our Medical Workforce Unit on seslhd-medicalworkforceunitstg@health.nsw.gov.au


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