Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee
🔍 Statewide
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30168
Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee (PPBT)
NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (Western, Northern, Eastern)
PPBTs are appointed to one of the NSW Paediatric Training Networks (Western, Northern or Eastern), each of which is made up of a number of health facilities. As these are network training positions, these roles involve training at a variety of locations and clinical departments. In order to comply with RACP basic training program requirements, PPBTs are required to work at peripheral accredited sites (which may include private hospitals). Please refer to the attached document for facilities listed as being within the Network; these facilities may be outside of NSW and there may be additional accredited facilities not listed. PPBT positions are conditional upon the ongoing satisfactory performance, and compliance with requirements relevant to the training program including progression through the training program at the expected rate. This includes completion of work-based assessments and other requirements as directed by the RACP and training network: https://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/basic-training/paediatrics-child-health
Job share is not available for the first year of this three 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.
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 or registered with RACP as a Basic Trainee with 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. 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 and here for the Training Year 2 and 3 statement of duties
2) Click here for Paediatric Training Network information
3) Find out more about applying for this position
4) For role related queries, please contact Moira Morrison on moira.morrison@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
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
