Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registrar
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: CAM29777
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 is for an ASAP start up to 31 January 2027.
About our Role
This position is an accredited Addiction Medicine training position including a possible rotation to the Public Health Unit.
Addiction Medicine: To provide 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.
Public Health Medicine: Trainees will have the opportunity to spend 6-12 months working within the Public Health Unit. During this time the purpose will be to provide public health management in response to notifiable conditions and outbreaks, in collaboration with teams in the Public Health Unit, and undertake projects that address health protection priorities in SESLHD.
Our Primary Location
Drug and Alcohol Services at SESLHD provide treatment and support for people experiencing problems related to the use of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, heroin or prescription medications (e.g. opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines).
Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.
For more information, visit: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/directory/drug-and-alcohol-services
Perks and Benefits
Your base salary + superannuation is just the beginning. You can also enjoy:
Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month if working full time.
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.
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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 [email protected].
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.
At least 3 years postgraduate years of medical practice and enrolled or eligible to enrol in AChAM (RACP), AFPHM (RACP) or GP Training programs.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to further education and practice in addiction medicine or public health medicine
Demonstrated experience working with clients with issues related to drug or alcohol use with commitment to harm minimisation philosophies
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 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions, contact:
Dr Vicki Hayes - A/Director, SESLHD Drug & Alcohol Services - on [email protected].
Dr Rob Page - A/Medical Manager, SESLHD Drug & Alcohol Services - on [email protected].
Applications Close: 9, July 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.
