Provisional Fellow - Oncology Critical Care
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- Paediatrics and Child Health
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- REQ656278 Requisition #
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- 11 hours ago Post Date
**Intensive Care Medicine - Oncology Critical Care**
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: Temporary
Position Classification: JMO Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award - Registrar Year 1 - Year 4 ($117745 - $147664)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656278
The Kids Cancer Centre, newly partnered with Minderoo Comprehensive Cancer Centre offers world class care in both research and clinical medicine including Molecular and Bone Marrow Transplants, Radiation and Chemotherapies and emerging Genome based treatments.
This cross-disciplinary fellowship will allow time spent in the Intensive Care Unit, developing skills important for a consultant role including clinical care, education, and management skills whilst undertaking protected training time in Oncology with the view of upskilling the candidate with specialised onco-critical care expertise.
The Oncology-critical Care Fellow role is a leadership role, both within the ICU and Oncology departments, and across the wider hospital community.
Please refer to the position description, statement of duties and contact person for further information about the position.
Selection Critera:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the RACP, CICM or equivalent. Preference will be given to trainees working towards a career in intensive care.
- A minimum of 18 months intensive care experience – preference will be given to candidates with paediatric intensive care experience and/or those working previously in a senior registrar (or equivalent) role.
- Demonstrated an interest in Oncology, with supportive evidence from previous training/research experience preferred.
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience, and willingness to undertake research, with the view to oversee and complete joint research projects between Oncology and ICU departments during the time of employment.
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
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 and here for the Statement of Duties: https://ocxz.cit.health.nsw.gov.au/excluded-apps/filedownloader/faces/DownloadFilePG?xxfileId=24467108
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. For role related queries, please contact Dr Kevin Swil on kevin.swil@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Sasha Symonds on sasha.symonds@health.nsw.gov.au
4. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 679 367. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information.
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: 06, May 2026
