Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26027
Paediatric Advanced Trainee
NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (Eastern, Northern, Western)
Paediatric Advanced Training positions are accredited for advanced training in General Paediatrics or subspecialty training as outlined by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
These positions are attached to one of the three NSW Paediatric Physician Training Networks (i.e. Eastern, Northern, or Western Paediatric Physician Training Networks), each of which is made up of a number of health care facilities. As these are network positions, they involve training in a variety of locations and clinical departments. Duties will be performed at more than one place of work. To comply with Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) training program requirements, trainees may be required to work in accredited facilities (including private hospitals); facilities may be outside of NSW. The composition of each training network is provided in the attached document. There may be additional accredited facilities not listed.
This position is open to all applicants and is also targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander, please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions.
This position is not suitable for those with RACP Peer Review requirements.
Positions are up to fulltime, to commence from 02 February 2026. A limited number of job-share opportunities may be considered within a network. Information about each network is available in the position description and additional document attached to this advertisement.
*Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference over the period from 11th August to 15th August 2025*
Please refer to the position description, Paediatric Training Network information document and contact person for further information about the position.
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 the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. Those registered with the RACP, must have remaining training requirements. Please outline training requirements that will be outstanding as of February 2026 and upload a copy of AT portal to this application.
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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.
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Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team. Please provide an example.
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Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
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Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
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Demonstrated contribution to quality improvement, hospital services / committees and research. Please provide an example.
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Advanced Paediatric Life Support qualifications or equivalent. Please provide details and upload certification.
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.
NSW Health 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.
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.
The Paediatric Training Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected, and 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 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 and click here for information on the Paediatric Physician Training Networks.
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
3) For role related queries or questions contact Moira Morrison on Moira.Morrison@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
