NSW Government

Provisional Fellow

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

▾▸1 additional location
Randwick, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick | Sydney
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Paediatric Cardio-thoracic Surgery
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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CAM28567 Requisition #

**This position involves work at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick**
 

 

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: CAM28567

 

The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery is available for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028. The position involves a clinical role within the Cardiac Service of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), working at both The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH). This position also involves a leadership and educational role and provides an opportunity to develop skills important for a consultant role in the inpatient and outpatient setting, with the support from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants as needed. 

The Fellow will work closely with many of the other clinical teams in inpatient and outpatient care both clinically and strategically. The education role includes clinical supervision within the Heart Centre and Cardiac Service more broadly as well as the hospital wide education programs on both sites. Fellows will be required to provide clinical support across SCHN. 

The position provides effective service to paediatric patients with increasing autonomy, while developing expertise in surgical practice, in a complex clinical environment. It assists in ensuring that the service provided to patients and their families in New South Wales and beyond is of the highest quality, sustainable, flexible and transparent. The role will develop clinical proficiency in the care of children with congenital heart disease and associated complex health problems.

 

Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information.

 

 

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 Surgeons as an Advanced Trainee or overseas equivalent.
  3. Has completed minimum of 3 years of adult cardiac surgical training and a minimum of 6 months experience in paediatric cardiac surgery within the last 12-18 months.
  4. Technical skills to allow surgical management of emergency situations with cardiac surgery patients (has performed cannulation & decannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass, sternotomy).
  5. Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
  6. Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
  7. Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
  8. Demonstrated contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the hospital and participation in Hospital Committee 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 Ian Nicholson on ian.nicholson@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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