Shape the future of aged care services in one of Australia's most picturesque regions!
Head Medical is seeking applications from experienced Geriatricians to join a dedicated team delivering integrated aged care services across acute, sub-acute, outpatient, and community settings.
- Multi-site clinical variety – Deliver care across acute units, sub-acute settings, and community-based programs in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Bulli, Coledale, Shoalhaven, and Milton.
- Exceptional lifestyle – Enjoy beachside living with short commutes, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed pace of life just south of Sydney.
- Attractive remuneration – Salary package up to AUD $389,660 (commensurate with experience).
- Career satisfaction – Lead, mentor, and help shape the future of geriatric care with research, training, and service development initiatives.
The Role
As a Consultant Geriatrician, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to elderly patients across a variety of hospital and community-based environments. You Will play a key role in:
- Acute geriatric receiving and inpatient management.
- Consultation for older adults with complex needs including medical, surgical, and orthopaedic comorbidities.
- Sub-acute care, community outreach, and ED avoidance strategies using e-health and rapid access clinics.
- Supervision of junior medical staff, including trainees and international medical graduates.
- Engagement in quality improvement, research, and continuous education.
Your practice will span across ISLHD hospitals including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Bulli, Coledale, Shoalhaven, and Milton, providing both variety and scope to your work.
Eligibility
You must be eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine, OR
- Equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABGM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)
The Location
The Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions offer an unbeatable coastal lifestyle. Nestled between stunning beaches and the escarpment, this area provides:
- Access to over 100 beaches, perfect for surfing, diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
- National parks, rainforests, and vibrant rural communities to explore on your days off.
- A strong cultural and food scene with live music, markets, and community events.
- Excellent schooling options, healthcare infrastructure, and proximity to Sydney (1.5–2 hours).
Whether you are looking for a sea change, more balance, or a chance to contribute to an evolving aged care model, this is an exceptional opportunity.
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.