Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee
🔍 Statewide
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27332
Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee
NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (Western, Eastern, Northern)
Paediatric Physician Basic Training positions are accredited for Paediatric Basic Training as outlined by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. This position is for Trainees entering into a Network Paediatric Training Program. Successful applicants will be issued with a 3 year training program contract to complete Basic Training in Paediatrics and Child Health, to commence from 02 February 2026.
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.
These positions are attached to one of the three NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (i.e. Western, Northern or Eastern 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.
Trainees complete Basic Training over three years (36 months full time equivalent) guided by the Basic Training handbooks and curricula in Paediatrics & Child Health. The first year will be as PGY3 or at the year commensurate with years of postgraduate experience. During each clinical year, you will be asked to undertake an internal review with performance appraisal by the Director of Paediatric Education at which time you will be asked to demonstrate satisfactory progress and progression through training. Physicians and other health professionals supervise and mentor trainees throughout their training. The Divisional Written Examination and Divisional Clinical Examination is towards the end of training to test a trainee's knowledge and skills and determine if they are eligible to progress to Advanced Training.
Job share is not available for the first year of this 3 year training contract. A limited number of job share arrangements may be available during subsequent years within the network of appointment. Applicants who wish to job share in their second and/or third year of training will need to discuss this with the Chief Resident and Director of Training. Information about each Network is available in the position description and additional information attached to this advertisement.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience. Eligible for registration with RACP and less than 12 months RACP paediatric training at commencement of contract.
- 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 to ensure the appropriate management of the patient. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records. Please provide an example.
- Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
- Ability to demonstrate accurate decision-making, to seek further advice in accordance with level of experience and to show an awareness of limitations. Please provide an example.
- Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
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 - 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.
The Paediatric Training 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 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
2) Click here for the Network Recruitment FAQ Document: https://ocxz.cit.health.nsw.gov.au/excluded-apps/filedownloader/faces/DownloadFilePG?xxfileId=23207663
3) Find out more about applying for this position: https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/moreinfo/applicant-guides
4) For role related queries or questions contact May Wang, Education Support Officer: mailto:schn-sch-eso@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
6) 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: 26, October 2025
