Advanced Trainee

About this role

Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time or Part Time Position Classification: Registrar (Advanced Trainee) 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: CAM28349 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 will commence from 1 February 2027 and end on 6 February 2028. About our Role The role of our Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine is to provide: A high standard of clinical care to patients within the Geriatric Medicine Medical Assessment Unit, Acute Care, Geriatric Rehabilitation Teams, Orthogeriatrics, Care of Older People in Surgery, with the Aged Care Services Emergency Team (ASET) in the Emergency Department and in the Post Acute Care Services and community Geriatrics, including an Aboriginal outreach service and Geriatric Outreach Service to RACF residents. Domiciliary assessment and community management of patients in conjunction with the Aged Care Assessment and Rehabilitation Team, General Practitioner and Community Services. Effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision, including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical management of patients admitted to specialist departments. 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: * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category * Successful completion of the examination requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and Viva or similar is preferred and eligible to undertake subspecialty training in this specialty in Australia. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care. * Demonstrated high level communication skills, including the ability to convey, and adapt verbal and written information to a clinical and non-clinical audience * Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. * Demonstrated high level independent clinical skills and judgement, with the ability to make sound decisions and problem solve with an awareness of limitations and ability to learn independently and modify behaviour accordingly. * Demonstrated evidence and commitment of continued professional development and self-education. Demonstrated experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training with skills to teach and support Junior Medical Staff. 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 A/Prof Gideon Caplan – Director of Geriatric Medicine and Post Acute Care Services – at gideon.caplan@health.nsw.gov.au. Applications Close: 04, August 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.