Advanced Trainee

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 
Position Classification: Advanced Trainee
Remuneration: $117,745.00 - $147,664.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29035 - Paediatric Medicine – Advanced Trainee
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Supercharge your training at St George Hospital

What you’ll be doing

This position provides a unique stable training opportunity for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics to remain in one department for a 12-month period where you will obtain experience in a supervised role that incorporates acute and ambulatory patient care and neonatal special care with the provision of education and clinical research involvement. You will gain significant general Paediatric experience managing sick children in a very active metropolitan hospital.

As an Advanced Trainee you will work on a roster with two emergency trainees and two paediatric trainees who are on 3-to-6-month placements. Shifts are 10 hours with 12-hour weekends shifts covering Days, Evening and Nights with responsibilities to the ward, Special Care Nursery Birthing Unit, post-natal Ward and supporting care in the Emergency department.  A planned new acute care and ambulatory clinic will provide an opportunity to develop outpatient management skills and meet the college requirement for new outpatient assessment. 

The St George Hospital Paediatric team is cohesive and collaborative and provides mentorship and supervision with frequent training and educational opportunities, along with clinical teaching of Phase 2 and 3 medical students from UNSW and junior medical staff. Participation in weekly teaching and learning opportunities including journal club, grand rounds, and scenario-based training are encouraged.

There are 6 staff specialist paediatricians (3.5FTE) as well as an academic staff specialist (0.5FTE) within the department who hold accreditation with the RACP as supervisors for basic and advanced paediatric training. The paediatric department refers to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network for tertiary cases unsuitable for management locally.

Clinicians with at least 2 years of paediatric experience who are not eligible for advanced training are welcome to get in touch to discuss taking the position as an unaccredited role. We are experienced in meeting the needs of overseas trained clinicians who are assessed by the RACP as needing top up training in general paediatrics. Successful OTP applicants can apply to have the term recognised for peer review.

Where you’ll be working

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is guided by a simple vision: exceptional care, healthier lives. At St George Hospital, you’ll be part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care while supporting you to grow and thrive in your medical career.

The paediatric department comprises a 16-bed general inpatient unit and a 12-bed level 4 special care nursery with the capacity to provide long term non-invasive ventilation and short-term invasive ventilation for babies down to 32 weeks gestation and 1.8kg birth-weight. Paediatric staff also support a separate 12-bed specialised Paediatric Emergency. St George Hospital is the high-risk obstetric unit for the Central Hospitals Network and the birthing service manages 2500 deliveries per year. There are 6 staff specialist paediatricians (3.5FTE) as well as an academic staff specialist (0.5FTE) within the department. The paediatric department refers to the Children's Hospital Network for tertiary cases unsuitable for management at St George Hospital.

St George Hospital is a major tertiary and principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, with 627 beds and a reputation for clinical excellence. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, we are leaders in trauma and emergency care, offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. Our location near Sydney Airport also means you’ll gain unique experience as part of a key first-response service to the airport precinct.

Located in Kogarah, just 14km from Sydney’s CBD and close to Botany Bay, the hospital is easily accessible by public transport and major roads. You’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, multicultural community, known for its great food, cafés and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

10 reasons to choose St George Hospital for your training

1. Enjoy the best of Sydney – live near world-famous beaches, the CBD or the Inner West, all within an easy commute
2. Great lifestyle – cafés, restaurants and a diverse food scene right on your doorstep
3. Supportive team culture – approachable consultants and senior staff who are invested in your development
4. Real clinical experience – strong focus on hands-on learning with appropriate supervision
5. Modern facilities – including a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct opening in 2026
6. Teaching opportunities – as a UNSW teaching hospital, you can get involved in medical student education
7. High-acuity exposure – work in one of NSW’s leading trauma and emergency centres
8. Dedicated JMO support – a Medical Workforce team that’s responsive and here to help you succeed
9. Varied rotations – opportunities across multiple sites including rural and metro settings
10. Inclusive workplace – a strong commitment to diversity, wellbeing and belonging