Provisional Fellow - Paediatric General Surgery
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- Paediatrics and Child Health
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- REQ649331 Requisition #
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- Mar 13, 2026 Post Date
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Obtained FRACS in Paediatric Surgery or recognised International Paediatric Surgery specialist qualification. Demonstrate an interest in Paediatric Surgery including subspecialties. Candidates close to finishing their training in Paediatric Surgery will also be considered.
- Paediatric surgery experience in a tertiary centre.
- Excellent communication skills with leadership and team building skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Demonstrated aptitude for clinical and academic paediatric surgical and related teaching of Medical Students, Junior medical staff and other clinical staff in theatres, clinics and at formal teaching sessions.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to supervise Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
- Demonstrated interest, motivation and capability in research.
- Emergency Management of Severe Trauma Course or equivalent (EMST / APLS/ ATLS or equivalent) or registered to undertake one before starting in position.
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 Against Specified 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 Aniruddh Deshpande on +61 2 7825 0000 or email aniruddh.deshpande@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 679 367
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: 29, March 2026
