Provisional Fellow
Adolescent and Addiction Medicine - Positions are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25010
Provisional Fellow positions in Adolescent and Addiction Medicine are available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
The Provisional Fellowship is designed for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry who is looking for experience in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Trainees will gain clinical, leadership and research experience in this area. The position may be accredited towards advanced training in general paediatrics (developmental), community child health or Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Training (AYAM) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. There is an active commitment to teaching, research and publication. The Fellow is supported to attend educational sessions within the department for both adolescent and addiction medicine.
The Fellow will gain experience in Adolescent Medicine, Drug and Alcohol consultation liaison and outpatient services for children and adolescents affected by drug and alcohol use. The NSW CICADA Centre is based within the Department of Adolescent Medicine and has a multidisciplinary team offering care and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol. The Centre has three clinical streams; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (CHW only), Family Service (SCH + CHW) and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol service (SCH + CHW). The successful applicants will gain experience in a lifespan approach to assessment and intervention for children and adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol. The Fellow also collaborates with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services, Child Protection services, Developmental and Adolescent Community Services with particular focus on drug and alcohol services and vulnerable youth.
Please refer to the position description, statements of duties and relevant contact person for further information about the positions.
Selection Criteria:
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
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Registered with RACP as an Advanced Trainee. This may include General Paediatrics, Community Child Health, dual training in Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, Chapter of Addiction Medicine and/or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. It is preferable to be in the final years of advanced training.
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Demonstrated capacity to work with vulnerable youth and their families.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals, children, adolescents and families and skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated interest in Adolescent Medicine.
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Demonstrated adaptability to the differing needs of children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
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Demonstrated skills in teaching and a willingness to provide education and supervision to junior staff and students.
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Demonstrated understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research.
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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Click here for the Adolescent and Addiction Medicine Statement of Duties Adolescent and Addiction Medicine Statement of Duties and here for the FASD Statement of Duties
3) Find out more about applying for this position
4) For role related queries, please contact Bronwyn Milne at Bronwyn.Milne@health.nsw.gov.auu
5) 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: 09, June 2025
