SCHN - Staff Specialist - Paediatric Sleep Medicine, SCH (eCredential)
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- REQ658683 Requisition #
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- 8 hours ago Post Date
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ658683
Applications are via eCredential
The Sleep Medicine unit at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is seeking a permanent Staff Specialist up to 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week) to join their team, commencing on 22nd June 2026.
Fractional appointments will be considered with a preference for permanent 0.4 FTE or greater.
What you'll be doing
Develop and undertake world class research that enhances health outcomes of children with sleep disorders.
Develop and support the educational activities within the Department and more broadly across the hospital.
Support the activities of the sleep technicians.
Mentor and train the next generation of health professionals and scientists in the field of paediatric sleep medicine.
Effectively work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in review and improvement activities that focus on measurable impact on health outcomes.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
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 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.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
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.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist (FRACP) with recognised training in Paediatric Sleep and Respiratory Medicine and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatric Sleep Medicine including respiratory and non-respiratory paediatric sleep disorders and management of complex and rare diseases at the role delineation of the service.
- Proven expertise in the performance and interpretation of sleep studies and titration of non-invasive pulmonary ventilation.
- Ongoing commitment to research and translating research into clinical practice and possesses (or enrolled in) a higher research degree is desirable.
- Proven expertise in working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven expertise in working effectively with stakeholders, including consumers.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster, including weekend and public holiday cover, and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title 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 relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Kristen Neville on Kristen.Neville@health.nsw.gov.au and Kirsten Adnum on Kirsten.Adnum@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367.
Applications Close: Tuesday 5th May 2026
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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
