NSW Government

Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee

🔍 Statewide

▾▸2 additional locations
Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney Randwick, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick | Sydney
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Paediatrics and Child Health
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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CAM24668 Requisition #
**Positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (Eastern Paediatric Training Network), and The Children's Hospital at Westmead (Western Paediatric Training Network)**



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: CAM24668

Paediatric Physician Basic Trainee

NSW Paediatric Physician Training - Eastern and Western Networks


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 asap within the current clinical year.

PPBTs are appointed to one of the NSW Paediatric Training Networks (Western 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 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program requirements, PPBTs are required to work at peripheral accredited sites (which may include private hospitals). Refer to attached document for sites listed as being within the network - these facilities may be outside of NSW; some facilities may not be 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. 

Part time / 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.

Please refer to the position description, Paediatric Training Network document and relevant contact person for further information about the position. 


Selection Criteria:

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
  2. Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience. Eligible for registration with RACP and less than 12 months RACP paediatric training at commencement of contract.
  3. 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.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate management of the patient. Please provide an example.
  5. Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations and accurately documenting in patient records. Please provide an example.
  6. Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

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, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.

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, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.


Need more information? 

1) Click here for the Position Description and here for information on the Paediatric Training Networks

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) For role related queries, please contact:

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.


Applications Close: 05, May 2025

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