Trainee - Unaccredited Position
**Positions are available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick**
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
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26029
Paediatric Trainee - Unaccredited Positions are available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, for up to two years to commence in the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026. Commencement in August /September 2026 may also be considered.
The Unaccredited Trainee is a member of Junior Medical Staff within a clinical team. In matters relating directly to patient care, the Unaccredited Trainee is responsible to the Specialist in charge of the patients care and the Fellow(s), as appropriate. The Unaccredited Trainee is responsible for supervision and teaching of Resident Medical Officers and Medical Students who are members of the clinical team. The Unaccredited Trainee is a role model for more junior trainees regarding professional conduct, clinical acumen and communication with patients, parents and health professionals and staff within hospitals and liaison with health professionals and agencies in the community.
The Unaccredited Trainee will:
• Experience working in diverse medical specialties with a broad focus in Paediatrics & Child Health
• Complete paediatric rotations as part of requirements for Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) within a range of hospitals and health services
• Duties will be performed at more than one place of work
• Build on skills learned during previous paediatric experience and work towards paediatric training.
Unaccredited Trainees are appointed to either The Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) or Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH) and will rotate through 3-6month terms which provide a wide paediatric experience. Rotations may include General Paediatrics, Paediatric Acute Care, Relief or Paediatric Subspecialties. In addition to rotations at either SCH or CHW, rotations occur in a variety of locations and clinical departments including (but not limited to):
SCH: Albury-Wodonga Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Bowral Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, Canberra Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, North Shore Hospital, Shoalhaven Hospital, St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital, Wagga Wagga Hospital, Wollongong Hospital
CHW: Blacktown/Mt Druitt Hospitals, Campbelltown Hospital, Fairfield Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, Blue Mountains Hospital, Bathurst Base Hospital, Dubbo Base Hospital, Orange Base Hospital, Lismore Hospital, Westmead Hospital
Some facilities may be outside of NSW. Unaccredited Trainees who accept these positions must comply with the requirements of the positions they are allocated to across SCHN rotations, as outlined by the local statement of duties.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience, minimum 12 months recent paediatric experience.
- 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.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in procedures in paediatric environments including venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, and neonatal resuscitation. 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.
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
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact:
The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Dr Melanie Cruz schn-chw-crmo@health.nsw.gov.au
Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick: Dr Lindsey Ross schn-sch-crmo@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: 12, October 2025
