Trainee - Addiction Medicine to 1 February 2026

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Trainee in Addiction Medicine at St Vincents Hospital Sydney for the remainder of the 2025 clinical the framework of the Mission Vision Values and Philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries as well asthe Policies of St Vincents Hospital the Trainee will provide effective medical services under supervision to patients presenting to St Vincents hospital with substance use disorder of varying severity while developing expertise in medical practice in a complex clinical environment.

Where youll be working

St Vincents Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincents Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australias not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australias oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincents Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St Vincents Institute of Medical Research we work in close partnership with other research bodies universities and health care providers.

St Vincents Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincents specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery cancer; clinical genomics HIV medicine; palliative care respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services aged psychiatry homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical research

Centrally located in Darlinghurst it sits on the edge of Sydneys business district. St Vincents follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race nationality or creed. St Vincents Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life but reflecting our mission we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds.

The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University Sydney University and the University of Technology Sydney.

What youll be doing

The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide both inpatient and outpatient care of patients with the focus of the role being advanced care of the range of substance use disorders focusing on the specialised treatment of drug and alcohol withdrawal and post-withdrawal management.

The position will ideally be able to work effectively across all units of the Alcohol and Drug Service including the opioid treatment program the inpatient unit (Gorman Unit) Consultation Liaison as well as general Outpatient clinics. The position also participates in the after-hours roster as required.

The position is accredited as an advanced training position with the Chapter of Addiction Medicine Royal Australasian College of Physicians for eligible trainees: although all suitably interested and passionate candidates with at least 2 years post graduate experience in Australia will be considered.

Candidates are expected to participate in the Weekend overtime roster for Alcohol and Drug Service

Selection Criteria:

1. MBBS or equivalent currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

2. Completion of at least of two (2) years postgraduate experience.

3. Demonstrated ability to work in a complex clinical environment demonstrated excellent clinical skills judgement and expertise.

4. Experience and willingness to teach junior medical staff and demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement patient safety and risk management; knowledge of relevant NSW Health policy including EEO and OH&S

6. Ability to move between services and geographical locations to deliver patient care and preparedness to participate in after-hours work as required 7.

Preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment. 8.

Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the philosophies mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries

Enquiries about the position contact Craig Rodgers

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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