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- Paediatrics and Child Health
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM26048 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/
Requisition ID: CAM26048
Paediatric Trainee (non RACP) positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH), for the 2026 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
The primary function of the Paediatric Trainee (non RACP) is provision of care for patients and families at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with level of training in Paediatrics. This includes assessment of children admitted, rational use of investigations, ongoing management of care, anticipation and monitoring of progress and planning of timely discharge and appropriate follow up. The position is designed to give those interested in pursuing 6-12 months of special skills training in paediatric medicine. This will provide an exposure to general aspects of medical care of infants, children and adolescents and will serve as a solid foundation of paediatric knowledge for use in your future specialty training.
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, along with our secondment sites, provides a very high calibre of education for all junior trainees. The position is designed to provide paediatric experience for trainees registered with colleges other than the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and includes trainees registered with the College of Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthetic Medicine or Royal College of General Practitioners. Paediatric experience will predominantly be general paediatric rotations in metropolitan paediatric units. During the contracted time, trainees may be required to work in accredited facilities (including private hospitals) that are not listed as being within the Network. These facilities may be outside of NSW.
Please refer to the position description for further information.
Selection criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience with a minimum 3 months recent paediatric experience and registered with a recognised Australasian College training program (excluding RACP), demonstrating progression through training. Please provide details.
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development. This includes demonstrated ability to teach and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure best patient care. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient histories, performing clinical examinations, establishing appropriate differential diagnoses, formulating management plans and accurately documenting in patient records. Please provide an example.
- Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in procedures in paediatric patients including venepuncture, intravenous cannulation and neonatal resuscitation. Please provide an example.
- Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
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 PD2024_015 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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/.
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.
Application Information:
1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
Contact Information:
1. For role related queries or questions, please contact the SCH Chief Resident Medical Officer via telephone on 02 9382 1760 or email schn-sch-crmo@health.nsw.gov.au
2. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information.
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
