Provisional Fellow
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: CAM25072
The Provisional Fellow ("Fellow") position in Paediatric Cardiology involves a clinical role within the Cardiology Department (Heart Centre for Children (HCFC)) within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), as well as a leadership and educational role. The position is available for up to 12 months from 03 August 2026.
The Heart Centre for Children provides cardiac care with a catchment area for children from primarily New South Wales with paediatric cardiology cover across both sites of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick). On site involvement also occurs at the co-located Royal Hospital for Women and Westmead Hospital in some instances. In addition to standard services such as cardiac bypass, cardiac catheterisation and electrophysiology, the HCFC also offers paediatric cardiology subspeciality services including imaging, intervention, heart failure and transplantation, heritable cardiac conditions, arrhythmia, fetal and pulmonary hypertension. The current Fellows rotate through clinical inpatient cover, consult cover, outpatient services and invasive cardiac catheter. There is some opportunity for additional subspeciality exposure and research. The Fellow will work across the two network sites. On-call is one in four giving access to after hour's clinical material.
Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered. This position may be accredited towards RACP advanced training in paediatric cardiology, but this is not guaranteed. Trainees who have completed their FRACP paediatric cardiology requirements may not be eligible for these positions. The positions are not presently applicable to peer review or top up training. Trainees will be required to provide clinical support across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. If registered with the RACP, trainee to have completed a minimum 6 months as an Advanced Trainee with RACP (or equivalent).
- 6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable and experience in Paediatric Cardiology including echocardiography preferable.
- Completion of mandatory training as required by RACP or equivalent (if applicant registered with RACP).
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services. e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees.
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
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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Claire Lawley at claire.lawley@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: 14, December 2025
