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
Registrar Year 1 – Year 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30179
Trainee positions in Paediatric Emergency Medicine are available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) for up to 24 months, commencing in the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027. CHW is a tertiary children's hospital, part of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. The Emergency Department at CHW sees over 60,000 presentations per year. CHW is a level-one trauma centre, state burns centre and manages critically ill children. The Emergency Department has a high patient acuity and approximately one quarter of the children presenting require hospital admission for further management. CHW is affiliated with the University of Sydney.
The Paediatric Emergency Trainee position is either in a full-time or half-time (2 shifts per week) capacity. The shifts rotate between days, evenings and nights. The patients include those who need resuscitation and acute need for care and those with lower acuity. The trainee is part of the multidisciplinary Emergency Department team involving staff from all health professions, clerical and support staff. The position is always under the supervision of a nominated senior medical position either on site or contactable.
Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information.
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
- Registrable with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or equivalent as a Trainee
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience with minimum of 6 months postgraduate experience in Paediatrics or minimum of 6 months postgraduate experience in Emergency
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and Advanced Paediatric Life Support qualifications or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to teach students and other clinical staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals in a team environment
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, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected].
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement
This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Karl Pobre on [email protected]
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Applications Close: 04, August 2026
