Career Medical Officer - Neonatology
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ649858 Requisition #
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: Permanent
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer
Remuneration: Public Hospital Career Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ649858
The position requires working a rotating roster, including weekends and nights. In accepting the position, the candidate agrees to support core NSW Public Sector values of cultural diversity, equity and ethical practice and a healthy, safe and fair workplace, addressing these core values in training courses and the induction process.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Extensive demonstrated post graduate experience relevant to the care of the sick newborn, including an aggregate of at least 12 months at the Registrar level (or above) within a tertiary ANZ NICU. There should be no more than a two (2) year break between clinical appointments.
- Knowledge of clinical management and approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute conditions in the care of the Newborn.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with patients and their families, multidisciplinary health care team and broader internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of and commitment to Quality Management.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and staff and non-clinical staff working in the Neonatal Intensive Care setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising skills, judgement and expertise to provide a high standard of patient care.
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 - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination for vaccination, assessment and screening requirements.
This position requires a NSW 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.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected. 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, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.
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 Bhavesh Mehta at bhavesh.mehta@health.nsw.gov.au
4. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300
5. 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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 03, April 2026
