NSW Government

Advanced Trainee

🔍 Randwick, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick | Sydney

▾▸2 additional locations
Orange, Orange Health Service | Central West Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney
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Paediatrics and Child Health
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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CAM26030 Requisition #

This position incorporates work at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network and Orange Health Service


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: CAM26030


This Advanced Trainee position in Paediatrics and Child Health is a three year position to commence from the 2026 Clinical Year, from 02 February 2026 to 04 February 2029. 

This is a unique post, incorporating work at Orange Health Service and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), allowing the successful applicant to complete 24 months of their 3 years as an Advanced Trainee in a single, rural site. This will allow completion of core Rural, General, Acute and/or Community/Developmental components of training.  The Trainee may opt to complete the 24 months at Orange during the beginning or the end of their three year contract. The other 12 months will be based at SCHN, with those terms negotiable depending on need. The 24 months has been created in Orange to enable an Advanced Trainee to make the transition towards the role of a rural General Paediatric Consultant.

While in Orange, the Trainee will be supervised by the six Paediatric Staff Specialists, who will provide support and training. The aim is that the Trainee will learn the skills to allow them to confidently assume autonomous Consultant practice by the end of their training, in any rural setting. It will therefore suit an Advanced Trainee with a demonstrable commitment to working outside of the metropolitan areas. By the end of the 24 months, you will know if you want to live and work (and play) in the country. 

This position is not suitable for those with RACP Top up Training and Peer Review requirements.

Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.


Selection Criteria:

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

  2. Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. Preference will be given to trainees who have at least 2 years of advanced training remaining before eligibility for fellowship.

  3. 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.

  4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team. Please provide an example.

  5. Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.

  6. Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.

  7. Demonstrated contribution to quality improvement, hospital services/ committees and research. Please provide an example.

  8. 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.

 
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.


Need 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 Hala Katf on hala.katf@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

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