SCHN - Staff Specialist - Rural Paediatrics Support Program (eCredential)

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking two 0.5 FTE Staff Specialists in General Medicine to provide short periods of leave relief for rural paediatricians across NSW. These temporary positions are for two years with possible extension after performance review, commencing ASAP and Jan 1 2027 respectively.

The role is across NSW and involves flexible base locations. The successful applicants will join a multi-disciplinary team, deliver high-quality clinical services to children and

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or other specialist recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide leave relief to rural paediatricians across NSW.
• Spend time in rural NSW and in NSW Children’s Hospitals as agreed.
• Participate in training, education and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team and on-call roster.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching/education

Clinical communication

Adaptability

Travel to rural NSW

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

Specialist Paediatrician registration

Fellowship of RACP

Job description

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: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ693928

Applications are via eCredential

The General Medicine department at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick are seeking 2 x 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Staff Specialists to join their team. The appointment will be for a 2-year period, with an option of extending for a further 2 years pending a performance review. The commencement dates of each successful candidate will differ, with one position commencing ASAP and the other position with an anticipated commencement date on 1st January 2027. This position is located across NSW.

What You'll Be Doing

Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, is seeking the services of a paediatrician to provide short periods of leave relief to rural paediatricians across NSW. Just over half of the time will be spent in rural NSW, with the remainder of the time linked with the General Paediatric Department of the successful applicant’s choice of one of the Children’s Hospitals in NSW. The “back to base” time is flexible and can be negotiated to complement the successful applicant’s interests and skills and support their professional development.

This is a 0.5 FTE temporary Staff Specialist position, for two years with the option to extend for a further two years pending performance review.

Successful applicants will provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff. Successful applicants will be expected to abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

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 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.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

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://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

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.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and/or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Willingness and ability to travel to perform relieving roles in rural NSW as well as to perform educational roles in metropolitan and rural NSW.
• Ability to be flexible in the workplace to adapt to different clinical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time
• Valid NSW drivers' licence

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Michael Plaister on [e-mail]

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Applications Close: Friday 9th October 2026

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