SCHN - Staff Specialist - Child Protection, SCH (eCredential)
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- REQ613103 Requisition #
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- 23 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.
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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ613103
Applications are via eCredential
The Child Protection Unit (CPU) at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is seeking a temporary 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team for a 12-month period. The anticipated commencement date for this position is 2nd February 2026 until 31st January 2027.
What you'll be doing
The position of Staff Specialist in the Child Protection Unit (CPU) is part of a multidisciplinary child protection team. The role of this position is to ensure the delivery of high quality child protection forensic medical services to children when there are concerns that a child may have been abused or neglected. The CPU staff specialist will provide forensic medical assessments for child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect as well as complex cases, including fabricated or induced illness (FII).
The clinical service includes a consultation service to other clinicians in the hospital to assist in the assessment and treatment of children at risk of harm and giving advice via CASACAL (Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Clinical Advice Line) for Southern NSW. As well as the acute medical response, the staff specialist will be expected to run the wellbeing clinic (for children who have experienced historical sexual assault) and/or the OOHC (out of home care clinic).
This position will have responsibilities in other domains such as supervision of junior medical staff in CPU, teaching and training (including the annual forensic course and biannual CSA simulation course) as well as research and quality activities. Clinical leadership in child protection is also expected with participation in regular peer review and interface with state-wide, national and international child protection organisations.
Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.
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.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Demonstrated experience in child protection work and proven forensic medical skills. A Masters of Forensic Medicine or equivalent qualification is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with other agencies in child protection.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated record of participation in teaching at the undergraduate and/or post graduate level.
- 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 Lydia Garside on lydia.garside@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: Wednesday 22nd October 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.
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