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/
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26037
The Paediatric Emergency Trainee position is available for the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. This Trainee position is either in a full-time or half-time (2 shifts per week) capacity. The shifts rotate between days, evenings and nights. The patients include those who need resuscitation and acute need for care and those with lower acuity. The trainee is part of the multidisciplinary Emergency Department team involving staff from all health professions, clerical and support staff. The position is always under the supervision of a nominated senior medical position either on site or contactable.
For Trainees with suitable experience, rotation may be available to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or to NETS (Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service) for a six month rotation. The Intensive Care Unit sees a wide variety of cases needing acute care including burns, post-operative cardiac surgery and severe infection. NETS transport critically ill children and neonates from peripheral hospitals to a paediatric emergency department or intensive care. Trainees manage high acuity patients in the challenging environment of retrieval.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- Registrable with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or equivalent as a Trainee
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience with minimum of 6 months postgraduate experience in Paediatrics or minimum of 6 months postgraduate experience in Emergency
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and Advanced Paediatric Life Support qualifications or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to teach students and other clinical staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals in a team environment
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.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact Dr. Shefali Jani via telephone on 02 7825 0000 or email Shefali.Jani@health.nsw.gov.au
4) 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
