Provisional Fellow
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM28562 Requisition #
*Adolescent and Addiction Medicine - Positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead*
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: CAM28562
Provisional Fellow positions in Adolescent and Addiction Medicine are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH), and The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028.
The Provisional Fellowship in Adolescent and Addiction Medicine is designed for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry who is looking for experience in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Trainees will gain clinical, leadership and research experience in this area. The position may be accredited towards advanced training in general paediatrics (developmental), community child health or Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Training (AYAM) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Further information is available through the RACP website: http://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/advanced-training.
Fellowships are available within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick (SCH). There is an active commitment to teaching, research and publication. The Trainee is supported to attend educational sessions within the department for both adolescent and addiction 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, Drug and Alcohol consultation liaison and outpatient services for children and adolescents affected by drug and alcohol use. The NSW CICADA Centre is based within the Department of Adolescent Medicine and has a multidisciplinary team offering care and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol. The Centre has three clinical streams; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (CHW only), Family Service (SCH + CHW) and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol service (SCH + CHW). The successful applicants will gain experience in a lifespan approach to assessment and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol. The Fellow also collaborates with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services, Child Protection services, Developmental and Adolescent Community Services with particular focus on drug and alcohol services and vulnerable youth.
Please refer to the position description, statements of duties and contact person for further information about the positions.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with RACP as an Advanced Trainee. This may include General Paediatrics, Community Child Health, dual training in Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, Chapter of Addiction Medicine and/or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. It is preferable to be in the final years of advanced training.
- Demonstrated capacity to work with vulnerable youth and their families.
- 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.
- Demonstrated interest in Adolescent Medicine.
- Demonstrated adaptability to the differing needs of children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching and a willingness to provide education and supervision to junior staff and students.
- 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, 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) Click here for the Adolescent and Addiction Medicine Statement of Duties and here for the FASD Statement of Duties
3) Find out more about applying for this position
4) For role related queries, please contact Dr Bronwyn Milne via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email Bronwyn.Milne@health.nsw.gov.au
5) 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
