Head Medical have rotational opportunities suited to post foundation doctors within General Medicine and Emergency Medicine located South of Sydney!
- Enjoy great surf beaches, amazing bushwalks, local culture and food, wine and arts festivals.
- Train services operate at regular intervals from Sydney
- A variety of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, acclaimed wineries, exciting attractions, national parks, and all with a warm and temperate climate.
- Salary $97,993-$110,986 per annum ( depending on experience)
- August 2025 commencement ( 12 month contract)
The Role
These unique opportunities will allow you to obtain exposure across both Emergency and General Medicine. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to a diverse caseload.
Shoalhaven Hospital is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. Shoalhaven Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. The Shoalhaven region is one of New South Wales fastest growing areas with over 5,000 new residents making the move every year.
Shellharbour Hospital, south of Sydney, offers general medical, surgical, and emergency care to the Illawarra community. A major redevelopment is expanding its facilities for enhanced acute and specialist services.
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500 beds. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
- Allocations, including location and rotations, will be confirmed post-interview, with preferences considered where possible.
- Rotations may include General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Orthopaedics, offering broad clinical exposure and diverse experience.
- You will be based at Shellharbour or Shoalhaven, with the opportunity to rotate through Wollongong, gaining diverse clinical exposure and a well-rounded experience.
The Location
Relax on white sand beaches all along the stunning coastline. Or indulge in outdoor activities like the excellent snorkelling and diving in a magical aquatic reserve, iconic surf breaks, a tranquil lake and river where you can test your SUP or kayaking skills, or a batch of activities that will get your adrenaline flowing.
Located along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Shoalhaven and Shellharbour offer the perfect blend of career growth and lifestyle. These regional hospitals provide hands-on experience, diverse clinical exposure, and a supportive environment.
The area is bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and over 100 magnificent beaches. This beautiful natural environment plays a central role in the quality of life of the local community. Commute times are short; and when you’re not at work, you can relax on some of the country’s best beaches! Visit the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, explore the stunning coastal rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and outdoor adventure activities, or enjoy the local dining – all contributing to a perfect work-life balance.
- Beachside Living – Enjoy surf breaks, coastal walks, and relaxed seaside communities.
- Easy Sydney Access – Just 1.5-2 hours from Sydney, perfect for weekend getaways.
- Vibrant Culture – Festivals, live music, and a thriving local arts scene.
You can find out more about the region Here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.