Provisional Fellow
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- Paediatrics and Child Health
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM26966 Requisition #
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind - to help young people live their healthiest lives. Learn more about our network here: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: CAM26966
**This position is available for the current clinical year, up to 01 February 2026**
This position has three components:
• A medical education component focused on active face to face and on-line teaching of postgraduate junior doctors within the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and within the Sydney Medical Program
• A clinical component in the areas of Paediatric Medicine or Surgery or Subspecialty interest (maximum 0.2 FTE)
• A research component in the area of Medical Education or Paediatric Medicine or Surgery or Subspecialty interest (maximum 0.4 FTE)
The main purpose of the position is to:
• To provide training in medical education as preparation for a career in academic paediatric medicine or surgery
• To develop proficiency in clinical and medical education research and provide a framework for future leadership positions in paediatric medicine (e.g. paediatric education)
• To provide effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in medical/surgical practice, in a complex clinical environment
• To assist in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent
• To develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with complex health problems
The successful applicant will be eligible for an affiliate appointment within the Children’s Hospital Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney.
Please refer to the statement of duties and contact person for further information about the position. This is a 1.0FTE position; job share 0.5FTE may be considered.
Selection Critieria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an advanced trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have preferably completed a minimum 6 months as an advanced trainee with RACP (or equivalent) at commencement of Fellowship.
- 6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent. Please detail relevant experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV to the specific application submission (not just your general profile), complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference. Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed. Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified for vaccination, assessment and screening requirements.
This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and here for the Statement of Duties: https://ocxz.cit.health.nsw.gov.au/excluded-apps/filedownloader/faces/DownloadFilePG?xxfileId=22872265
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Amanda Marsden via email at amanda.marsden@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information
5) We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 07, September 2025
