Provisional Fellow
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
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25043
The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Ophthalmology is available at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. The department provides tertiary level ophthalmic services to the children of NSW and secondary level ophthalmology services to children from areas local to the Hospital. This is a large Paediatric Teaching Hospital with 10,000 outpatient services and 1,800 ophthalmic surgical procedures per annum. The Ophthalmology Department sees a large number of children with multisystem disorders, and of non-English speaking backgrounds.
The primary goals of the Paediatric Ophthalmology Provisional Fellow position is for the Fellow:
- To be trained in the subspecialty of Paediatric Ophthalmology and become a competent practitioner in this field.
- To work in the Ophthalmology Department, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, under the direction of the Supervisor of Fellowship Training and other Ophthalmology Consultants, provide patient management including eye surgery to both inpatients and outpatients requiring eye care.
- To participate in departmental activities including tutorials, journal Clubs, clinical meetings, presentations at various meetings and conferences.
- To undertake clinical research under the supervision of the Director of Fellowship Training.
- To participate in teaching of Medical Students, Orthoptic Students, and Ophthalmology Junior Medical Officers.
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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Demonstrated experience in a public hospital in the field of Paediatric Ophthalmology
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Demonstrated competency in examination of children’s eyes, including refraction, and use of the slit-lamp microscope and binocular indirect ophthalmoscope, and demonstrated ability to perform basic strabismus surgery, including recession and resection of the horizontal rectus muscles
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Demonstrated commitment and plans to pursue a career focussed on Paediatric Ophthalmology
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Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
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Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
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Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research
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Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgement and expertise
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.
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.
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
