NSW Government

Provisional Fellow

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Paediatrics and Child Health
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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CAM25076 Requisition #

 

 

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: CAM25076
 

The Provisional Fellowship in Complex Adolescent Care and Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) Medicine is designed for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics or Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine who is looking for experience in longitudinal care of adolescents with chronic illness, diagnosis, assessment management of the needs of TDG youth and managing psychosocial complexity. Trainees will gain clinical, leadership and research experience in this area. The position may be accredited towards advanced training in general paediatrics (developmental and psychosocial) or Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Training (AYAM 6 months of core A and 6 months of core B) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Further information is available through the RACP website: http://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/advanced-training. 

This is a 1.0FTE position available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), for the 2026 Clinical Year, commencing from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. There is an active commitment to teaching, research and publication. The Trainee is supported to attend educational sessions within the network for both adolescent and TGD medicine. Job sharing arrangements for the positions may be considered. At times trainees may be requested to provide clinical support across SCHN. 
  
The Fellow will gain experience in Adolescent Medicine,inpatient, consultation liaison and outpatient services for children and adolescents. The successful applicant will also contribute to the general clinical services of the department, and on call as negotiated. The Fellow also collaborates with other Adolescent Medicine Service, Subspecialty Medical Services, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services, Child Protection services and Adolescent and TGD Community Services.  

The Fellow will be expected to contribute to the clinical team, work with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to teaching and training within the department. Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills are also available, including assisting with teaching of junior trainees, nursing staff and allied health professionals in issues pertaining to youth drug and alcohol use. There will also be an opportunity to develop a research project with the aim of publication towards the end of the clinical placement. Supervision will be arranged with the Academic Department of Adolescent Medicine and University Teaching School. 

 

Please refer to the position description and 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. Registered with RACP as an Advanced Trainee. This may include General Paediatrics or dual training in Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine. It is preferable to be in the final years of advanced training.
  3. Demonstrated capacity to work with vulnerable youth and their families.
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals, children, adolescents and families, and skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
  5. Demonstrated interest in Adolescent Medicine.
  6. Demonstrated adaptability to the differing needs of children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
  7. Demonstrated skills in teaching and a willingness to provide education and supervision to junior staff and students.
  8. Demonstrated understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research.

 

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 Dr Marilyn Paull on 02 9845 0000 or email marilyn.paull@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: 16, January 2026

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