Provisional Fellow
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- CAM25031 Requisition #
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.
Employment Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Registrar Year 1 - Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25031
Provisional Fellow positions at NETS are available for the 2026 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months commencing from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
NETS, The Newborn & paediatric Emergency Transport Service, is a statewide service of NSW Health; hosted by The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. It is the only service of its kind in Australia; providing expert clinical advice, clinical co-ordination, emergency treatment and stabilisation and inter-hospital transport for very sick or injured babies and children up to the age of 16 years. NETS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our teams travel via road, rotary and fixed wing. Of some 6,785 calls received per year, 3,994 are transported by NETS teams by road or air. Our teams travel via road, rotary and fixed wing.
The Provisional Fellow role is a clinical role at NETS, based at the state headquarters at Bankstown Aerodrome. The Provisional Fellow role is suitable for Advanced Trainees in neonatology, paediatric emergency medicine, paediatric intensive care or anaesthesia who wish to learn and gain skill in retrieval medicine.
If undertaken for 12 months fulltime, the Provisional Fellow role provides trainees nearing the end of their training an opportunity to develop skills important for a consultant role within the spheres of clinical care, communication, education and quality assurance as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals.
The Provisional Fellow is responsible for the delivery of the highest quality care to the neonatal and paediatric patient and their family. Referring hospitals expect knowledge, skills and competencies which may exceed those available in the referring hospital. A high level of competency in assessment, treatment and procedural skills (such as cannulation, high level airway skills, chest tube thoracostomy, central line placement) is expected prior to employment. The care that is delivered should be individual and continually reviewed. The Provisional Fellow should be an active clinical resource contributing towards continuing education for themselves and their peers.
Please refer to the position description and contact Dr Mandy Fletcher at SCHN-NETS-DMR@health.nsw.gov.au for further information about the position.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience and an advanced trainee in relevant specialty, which could include paediatrics, neonatology, anaesthetics, paediatric intensive care and paediatric emergency medicine
- Minimum of 12 months of critical care experience, including 6 months in paediatric or neonatal intensive care or paediatric anaesthetics or retrieval services in Australia or similar Health Care Service
- Demonstrated recent competency to independently manage the deteriorating or seriously unwell patient in Australia or similar Health Care Service utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgement and expertise
- Demonstrated competency in advanced airway skills – please detail neonatal and paediatric intubation experience
- Able to work and function in the NETS operational environment as a NETS retrieval trainee, fulfilling the scope of this role. Ability to demonstrate a level of physical fitness to complete relevant vehicle, rotary wing and fixed wing training including Emergency egress and Sea Survival training. A fitness test is required as a condition of appointment and employment
- Have superior verbal and written communication skills
- APLS (or equivalent)
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) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries, please contact Dr. Mandy Fletcher via telephone on 02 9633 8700 or email schn-nets-dmr@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: 09, June 2025
