The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for a Permanent Full or Part Time Staff Specialist to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital.
If you wish to apply CLICK HERE for our recruitment website.
Applicants seeking regular VMO shifts in Gynaecology and Obstetrics are welcome to contact Dr Alison Porteous directly to discuss.
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
Shoalhaven Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The 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. With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.
Seeking consultants to join our friendly Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. Situated in the beautiful Shoalhaven Region of the South Coast of N.S.W., easily accessible within a 2-hour drive of Sydney, Shoalhaven Hospital is nestled within a rural location between mountains and coast.
The opportunities for a variety of recreational activities enables choice of a rural and coastal lifestyle.
The department has a mix of gynaecological and obstetric cases with approximately 800 births per year. The unit has a supportive and collegial team approach to delivering woman cantered care to the local population.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
· Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days
· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
· Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· Current AHPRA Registration
· Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary and permanent positions within the District.
Need more information or help applying?
· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
· Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
· Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
· For role-related queries or help applying, Alison Porteous at Alison.Porteous@health.nsw.gov.au
· For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at biancalee.daprato@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants seeking regular VMO shifts in Gynaecology and Obstetrics are welcome to contact Dr Alison Porteous directly to discuss.
Applications Close: 14 March 2026
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides health services for the residents of the Illawarra Shoalhaven region – around 400,000 people. This catchment covers the Wollongong, Kiama, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven Local Government Areas.
ISLHD is one of the region’s largest employers with a workforce of more than 7,300 staff. We operate eight hospital sites and provide community health services from approximately 58 locations across the region.
Our Vision:
Excellent services, quality partnerships, health communities
Our Purpose:
To provide best practice health care and programs that promote the health and wellbeing of people in the Illawarra Shoalhaven.
Our Values:
Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment