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
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM31168

The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine at The Children’s Hospital Westmead provides Advanced Trainees an prospect to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role is a leadership role, both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team, but also across the broader hospital community.

Please refer to the statement of duties and contact the relevant contact person for further information about the position. Job sharing working arrangements for some positions may be considered. At times trainees may be requested to provide clinical support across The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.

Selection Criteria:

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

- Minimum 24 months experience in intensive care and 12 months of recent experience (in the past 2 years)



in paediatric cardiac intensive care and success at the FCICM fellowship exam or equivalent.

- Minimum Postgraduate Year 6 (PGY6) with 12 months experience in paediatrics or medicine (other than ICU) at Trainee classification.

- 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, with a 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 proposal.

- Advanced Paediatric Life Support provider (Instructor preferable) or equivalent

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

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.

Need more information? the Position Description

3) For role related queries or questions contact Andrea Christoff on 7825 0000 or email [email protected]

4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information.

Applications Close: 22, November 2026

📌 Provisional Fellow (Westmead)
🏢 The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
📍 Westmead