Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30170
Paediatric Advanced Trainee
NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (Eastern, Northern, Western)
Paediatric Advanced Training positions are accredited for advanced training in General Paediatrics or subspecialty training as outlined by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. These positions are attached to one of the three NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (i.e. Eastern, Northern, or Western Paediatric Physician Training Networks), each of which is made up of a number of health care facilities. As these are network positions, they involve training in a variety of locations and clinical departments. Duties will be performed at more than one place of work. To comply with Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program requirements, trainees may be required to work in accredited facilities (including private hospitals); facilities may be outside of NSW. The composition of each training network is provided in the attached document. There may be additional accredited facilities not listed.
This position is open to all applicants and is also targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander, please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions.
Positions are up to fulltime, to commence from 01 February 2027. A limited number of job-share opportunities may be considered within a network. Information about each network is available in the position description and additional document attached to this advertisement. This position is not suitable for those with RACP Peer Review requirements.
*Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference over the period from 10 August to 14 August 2026*
Please refer to the position description, Paediatric Training Network information document and contact person for further information about the position.
Selection Criteria:
- 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 as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have remaining training requirements. Please outline training requirements that will be outstanding as of February 2026 and upload a copy of AT portal to this application.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development. This includes demonstrated ability to teach and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team. Please provide an example.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
- Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated contribution to quality improvement, hospital services / committees and research. Please provide an example.
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support qualifications or equivalent. Please provide details and upload certification.
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.
NSW Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement
This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
NSW Health is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Click here for information on the Paediatric Training Networks
3) Find out more about applying for this position
4) For role related queries, please contact May Wang on SCHN-SCH-ESO@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9382 0756
5) 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
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
