Job Description
Full job description
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number
CAM27999
Occupation
Intensive Care Medicine
Work type
Various
Location
Sydney - South
Salary
$117,745 - $147,664
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $110,986.00 - $139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27999
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you'll be doing
As an Advanced Trainee in the Intensive Care Unit at St George Hospital, you will deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and complex clinical environment, while actively progressing through the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) training program with the aim of achieving fellowship
Working under the guidance of Specialist Intensive Care Physicians, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in the management of patients requiring intensive care, as well as those at risk of clinical deterioration. The role offers a supportive, flexible structure with graded responsibility, allowing you to develop increasing clinical autonomy and expand your skills in leadership, research, education, and administration—preparing you for transition into specialist practice.
The unit provides access to a comprehensive ICU-based echocardiography service, including hands-on training and supervised pathways for formal certification. Regular multidisciplinary simulation training is conducted in a state-of-the-art simulation centre located within the ICU complex.
To support the breadth of CICM training requirements, Advanced Trainees may also undertake secondments in Anaesthesia or Medicine as part of their rotation.
Where you will be working
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.
St George ICU is an award-winning state of the art Level 3 Intensive Care unit in a 600-bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for SESLHD. The unit treats over 3000 patients each year and has 52 physical beds of which 36 beds are currently funded. Most surgical and medical subspecialties are represented in the case-mix in keeping with the tertiary referral centre status of the hospital. In addition to the major trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and complex GI cancer surgery, the ICU provides a low volume ECMO service. In addition to the accredited training program for the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), the unit also contributes to anaesthetics, surgery, physician and emergency medicine training.
St George Hospital and Health Services is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District with 627 inpatient beds. St George Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leading centre for trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service providing first response to the airport precinct.
The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.
Selection Criteria
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
A registered trainee with College of Intensive Care Medicine.
A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience and completion of basic training requirements for CICM including successful completion of Part I exam for CICM, ANZCA, RACP or ACEM
A minimum of 2 years of experience in tertiary Intensive Care and 6 months of experience in clinical anaesthesia.
Demonstrated ability to perform relevant intensive care related procedures (airway management skills, vascular access, invasive monitoring etc.)
Demonstrated good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team.
Completion of EMST course or intention to undertake EMST course in next 12 months.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
Additional Information
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions 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 [email protected]
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Doris Lam on [email protected]
Applications Close: 22, February 2026
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number
CAM27999
Occupation
Intensive Care Medicine
Work type
Various
Location
Sydney - South
Salary
$117,745 - $147,664
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: $110,986.00 - $139,187.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27999
Supercharge your training at St George Hospital
What you'll be doing
As an Advanced Trainee in the Intensive Care Unit at St George Hospital, you will deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and complex clinical environment, while actively progressing through the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) training program with the aim of achieving fellowship
Working under the guidance of Specialist Intensive Care Physicians, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in the management of patients requiring intensive care, as well as those at risk of clinical deterioration. The role offers a supportive, flexible structure with graded responsibility, allowing you to develop increasing clinical autonomy and expand your skills in leadership, research, education, and administration—preparing you for transition into specialist practice.
The unit provides access to a comprehensive ICU-based echocardiography service, including hands-on training and supervised pathways for formal certification. Regular multidisciplinary simulation training is conducted in a state-of-the-art simulation centre located within the ICU complex.
To support the breadth of CICM training requirements, Advanced Trainees may also undertake secondments in Anaesthesia or Medicine as part of their rotation.
Where you will be working
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.
St George ICU is an award-winning state of the art Level 3 Intensive Care unit in a 600-bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for SESLHD. The unit treats over 3000 patients each year and has 52 physical beds of which 36 beds are currently funded. Most surgical and medical subspecialties are represented in the case-mix in keeping with the tertiary referral centre status of the hospital. In addition to the major trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and complex GI cancer surgery, the ICU provides a low volume ECMO service. In addition to the accredited training program for the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), the unit also contributes to anaesthetics, surgery, physician and emergency medicine training.
St George Hospital and Health Services is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales. It is the largest hospital within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District with 627 inpatient beds. St George Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and a leading centre for trauma and emergency management in NSW. The hospital’s proximity to Sydney airport makes it a vital service providing first response to the airport precinct.
The hospital is in Kogarah, 14 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. It is well serviced by buses, trains and major roads. The area is well known for its cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, as well as its food and cultural markets which showcase the distinct flavours and traditions of Kogarah's multicultural community.
Selection Criteria
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
A registered trainee with College of Intensive Care Medicine.
A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience and completion of basic training requirements for CICM including successful completion of Part I exam for CICM, ANZCA, RACP or ACEM
A minimum of 2 years of experience in tertiary Intensive Care and 6 months of experience in clinical anaesthesia.
Demonstrated ability to perform relevant intensive care related procedures (airway management skills, vascular access, invasive monitoring etc.)
Demonstrated good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team.
Completion of EMST course or intention to undertake EMST course in next 12 months.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
Additional Information
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions 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 [email protected]
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Doris Lam on [email protected]
Applications Close: 22, February 2026
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