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: REQ698078

Applications via eCredential The Education Hub at Sydney Children's Hospital network are seeking a Temporary 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team.

What You'll Be Doing The Staff Specialist (Paediatrician) provides senior clinical, academic and educational leadership within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Education Hub. The position supports the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based paediatric education that strengthens the capability of health professionals and contributes to improved health outcomes for children and young people across New South Wales.

The principal responsibility of the position is to manage and deliver the statewide ADHD GP Endorsed Prescriber Education Program. The program prepares eligible general practitioners to undertake an expanded role in the assessment, diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including prescribing within the applicable NSW legislative, regulatory and clinical framework.

The Staff Specialist will oversee delivery to approximately 300 GPs each semester through mandatory online learning, six compulsory Community of Practice sessions delivered across approximately 20 groups, monthly live webinars, and access to additional education, resources and support.

The position will also lead or contribute to the development and delivery of other statewide paediatric education initiatives as opportunities arise and as agreed with the Associate Director, SCHN Education Hub. This may include translating emerging health-system priorities into scalable education programs, developing partnerships with NSW Health and other stakeholders, and providing clinical and academic leadership from program design through to implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement.

The Staff Specialist will assist with the ongoing development and delivery of the Graduate Diploma in Child Health and associated online learning programs. This includes contributing to curriculum review, content development, teaching, assessment, academic quality assurance,



faculty support and the maintenance of contemporary, clinically relevant learning resources.

The position is primarily an education and workforce-capability role rather than a direct clinical service. Any separate clinical duties would require formal approval, credentialing and a defined scope of clinical practice.

Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.

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 Chance 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. Please click here for more information.

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.

- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrician and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
- Demonstrated recent senior clinical experience in paediatrics, together with experience in the development and delivery of paediatric education programs relevant to the role.
- 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 through the development of statewide initiatives, small group facilitation, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in after-hours education sessions on a regular basis as required.

The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters.

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For role related queries or questions contact Annemarie Christie on [email protected] For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367. Applications Close: Tuesday 13th October 2026

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