**Positions are available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick**
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 - Resident Medical Officer
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30515
Paediatric Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) positions are available at The Children’s Hospital Westmead or Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, to commence in the current clinical year, up to 06 February 2028.
The position is designed to give interested JMOs the opportunity to pursue special skills training in paediatric medicine. This will provide an exposure to general aspects of medical care of infants, children and adolescents and will serve as a solid foundation of paediatric knowledge for use in your future clinical practice. The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, along with our training network sites, provides a high caliber of education for all junior trainees.
During this appointment the SRMO will:
- Experience working in diverse medical specialties with a broad focus in Paediatrics & Child Health
- Complete training rotations as part of requirements for network training within a range of hospitals and health services
- Perform interventions under supervision appropriate for level of training
- Undertake duties that will be performed at more than one place of work
- Become clinically proficient in the care of children
- Build on skills gained during medical degree to develop the professional qualities and attitudes and behaviours needed
Paediatric SRMOs will rotate through 3-month terms which provide the trainee with the widest paediatric experience. Rotations may include General Paediatrics, Paediatric Emergency, Paediatric Surgery, Relief or Paediatric Subspecialties. General medicine terms may occur at one of the rotational sites including those listed below:
- Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick: Sutherland Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital
- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead: Campbelltown Hospital
These positions are accredited for General Practice. Applicants cannot be signed up for the Paediatric RACP training program. Please refer to the position description and facility contact person for further information.
Selection Criteria:
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
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Completed two years postgraduate clinical training.
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Demonstrated interest or experience in paediatrics.
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Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team which includes other medical staff, allied health staff, nursing staff and other ward staff to ensure the appropriate management of the patient. Please provide an example.
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Demonstrated experience in taking comprehensive patient history, performing clinical examination and accurate documenting treatment in patient’s record. Please provide an example.
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Ability to demonstrate accurate decision-making and to seek further advice in accordance with level of experience and showing an awareness of limitations. Please provide an example.
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Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example.
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Ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment. Please provide an example.
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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Applications Close: 24, August 2026
