SCHN - Visiting Medical Officer - Paediatric Ophthalmology / Retinoblastoma, CHW (eCredential)

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Specialist
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REQ554701 Requisition #

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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:  http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals 

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Off
Hours: 128 per annum 
Requisition ID: REQ554701

Applications are via eCredential

The Ophthalmology department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), with sub-specialty training in Retinoblastoma to join their team. This role commences ASAP for the quinquennium period, ending on 30th June 2027 with an allocation of 128 hours per annum. 

What you'll be doing
VMOs are responsible for providing excellent clinical services to children and their families, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The VMO is expected to participate in a proportional share of the on-call roster, and the functioning of the team in line with wider program and organisational plans. The VMO will participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.


Provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes.


Provide and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.


SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.

All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement. 

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, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

This position requires a 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://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

  1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Ophthalmologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
  2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Ophthalmology at the role delineation of the service.
  3. Demonstrated sub-specialist training and experience in the clinical care of patients with retinoblastoma.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
  5. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
  7. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Michael Jones on michael.jones@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: Tuesday 4th March 2025

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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.

For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au

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