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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CAM28564 Requisition #

*Adolescent Health Research*

 

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 
(Registrar Year 1 – Year 4)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28564
 

The Marie Bashir Clinical Research Provisional Fellowship in Adolescent Health Research is available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028. The Fellowship was named after the former Governor of New South Wales and former Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Professor Marie Bashir. The Marie Bashir Fellowships acknowledge the great role that she played in the development of adolescent mental health services in New South Wales and her abiding concerns for youth health care, particularly for those at the margins of society. 

This position is supported by NSW Health and affiliated with the University of Sydney's Professor of Adolescent Medicine and the Network Head of Adolescent Medicine. The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title (levels A to D) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney at a level commensurate with their qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical matters. As with the Chair in Adolescent Medicine, this fellowship is based at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, part of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, and supported by the Department of Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead's Clinical School.  

The work that the Provisional Clinical Research Fellow in Adolescent Health undertakes is a combination of clinical care and clinical research. The position would suit either a Paediatric or Adult Medicine Advanced Trainee, including trainees undertaking sub-specialty training where Adolescent and Young Adult patients might form a significant proportion of their clinical work. This position is accredited for advanced dual training in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for 6 months Core A and 6 months Core B.
 
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 the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Trainee (AT) (preferably in the final year of training).
  3. 3-6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent preferable.
  4. Previous experience in either: a) clinical management of adolescents and/or some experience in adolescent health b) basic knowledge of clinical research processes and methods c) elected training pathway where adolescent and young adult medicine training relevant d) possible interest in RACP AYAM training.
  5. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 preferable.

 

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, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families
 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au.

 

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement

 

 

This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

 


SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

 

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 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.
 


Applications Close: 08, June 2026

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