Career Medical Officer (Grade 2) - Community Paediatrics (Youth block and Aboriginal Medical Service)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer Grade 2
Requisition ID: REQ679869
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the top performing local health districts in New South Wales. It is made up of hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and also in people’s homes.
About the Role
The role will be based at Marrickville Health Centre, it offers preventative medicine, early interventions and community-based healthcare.
The Career Medical Officer will provide comprehensive community child, youth and family medical services across SLHD, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with a range of developmental, behavioural and medical conditions. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role also contributes to district-wide service requirements through population health initiatives, research, teaching, service planning and participation in the Community Paediatric on-call roster.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Has an MBBS or equivalent, and currently registered or eligible for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA), with relevant postgraduate experience in community child youth and family health.
- Has five years postgraduate experience or more. Candidates with Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) are invited to apply.
- Participate in any on-call service including on-call rosters already existing or established if required.
- Currently holds a valid NSW driver’s licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable)
Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
Benefits and Perks
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Terence Yoong via Terence.Yoong@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 August 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
