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 Medical Officers (State) Award (Registrar Year 1 – Year 4)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28599
The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Ophthalmology is available at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028.
The department provides tertiary level ophthalmic services to the children of NSW and secondary level ophthalmology services to children from areas local to the Hospital. This is a large Paediatric Teaching Hospital with 10,000 outpatient services and 1,800 ophthalmic surgical procedures per annum. The Ophthalmology Department sees a large number of children with multisystem disorders, and of non-English speaking backgrounds.
The primary goals of the Paediatric Ophthalmology Provisional Fellow position is for the Fellow:
- To be trained in the subspecialty of Paediatric Ophthalmology and become a competent practitioner in this field.
- To work in the Ophthalmology Department, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, under the direction of the Supervisor of Fellowship Training and other Ophthalmology Consultants, provide patient management including eye surgery to both inpatients and outpatients requiring eye care.
- To participate in departmental activities including tutorials, journal Clubs, clinical meetings, presentations at various meetings and conferences.
- To undertake clinical research under the supervision of the Director of Fellowship Training.
- To participate in teaching of Medical Students, Orthoptic Students, and Ophthalmology Junior Medical Officers.
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
- Demonstrated experience in a public hospital in the field of Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Demonstrated competency in examination of children’s eyes, including refraction, and use of the slit-lamp microscope and binocular indirect ophthalmoscope, and demonstrated ability to perform basic strabismus surgery, including recession and resection of the horizontal rectus muscles
- Demonstrated commitment and plans to pursue a career focussed on Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
- Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff
- Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgement and expertise
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.
**Interviews for this position will be held on Friday 03 July 2026**
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 the 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: 08, June 2026
