SCHN - Staff Specialist Adolescent Drug and Alcohol (eCredential)

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.

 All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

 Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement.

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, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

This position requires a 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 https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

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 his/her qualifications and experience.  The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Department of Paediatrics and Child 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.

1. Eligible for registration as a medical practitioner in NSW.
2. Fellowship of the RACP or other Specialist College in a paediatric subspecialty and /or other specialist recognition relevant to Eating Disorders and Addiction as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
3. Demonstrate experience in the treatment of adolescents with complex health and psychosocial needs including addiction and eating disorders.
4. Demonstrate commitment to advancing Adolescent Medicine's clinical, research and training agendas including a commitment to clinical practice improvement and quality improvement activities.
5. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective role modelling, teaching and leadership for Junior Medical Officers (JMOs).
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated capacity to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
8. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanelle Wood on jeanelle.wood@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close:  Monday, 12 May 2025
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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply
or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.
For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au