Provisional Fellow
*Positions are available at various facilities within NSW*
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28558
Provisional Fellow - Community Child Health
Provisional Fellow positions in Community Child Health are available at the following sites for the 2027 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months, from 01 February 2027 to 6 February 2028. Positions are accredited for advanced training and would be suitable for a candidate interested in a career in general or subspecialty training.
Positions are available at:
• John Hunter Children’s Hospital
• Kogarah Community Child Health
• South West Sydney Local Health District
• Sydney Local Health District
• Royal North Shore Community Child Health
• Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
The position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role is a leadership role, both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team, but also across the broader hospital community.
Please refer to the position description, statement of duties document and relevant contact person for further information about the positions. Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered. Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for these 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 the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an advanced trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have preferably completed a minimum 6 months as an advanced trainee with RACP (or equivalent) at the commencement of Fellowship.
- 6 months experience in relevant subspecialty or equivalent. Please detail relevant experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- 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, with a 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.
- Able to meet on call requirements of the individual positions.
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.
*Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026*
NSW Health 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.
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.
NSW Health 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 Statement of Duties
3. Find out more about applying for this position
4. For role related queries, please contact:
• John Hunter Children’s Hospital:
Dr Mary Passmore: Mary.Passmore@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Madhuri Balakrishna: Madhuri.Balakrishna@health.nsw.gov.au
• Kogarah Community Child Health:
Dr Penny Tsovolos: Penny.Tsovolos@health.nsw.gov.au
• South West Sydney Local Health District:
Dr Shanti Raman: Shanti.Raman@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Romy Hurwitz: Romy.hurwitz@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Yvonne Teoh: Yvonne.Teoh@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Sinthu Vivekanandrah: Sinthu.Vivekanandarajah@health.nsw.gov.au
• Sydney Local Health District
Dr Susan Gardner: Susan.Gardner@health.nsw.gov.au
• Royal North Shore Community Child Health
Dr Con Papadopoulos: con.papadopoulos@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Karen Zwi: Karen.zwi@health.nsw.gov.au
• Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
Dr Paul Hotton: Paul.Hotton@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 202608, June 2026
