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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: Per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM31149

The Provisional Fellow in Paediatric Neurology/Neuromuscular position is available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick to commence from 23 November 2026.

The Sydney Children's Hospital Neurology Unit provides tertiary and quaternary care for children with epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neuroimmunological conditions, neurogenetic disorders, stroke and cerebrovascular disease, headache disorders, brain tumours, and movement disorders. The department has subspecialty consultant expertise across each of these areas.

The Neuromuscular Service provides a large multidisciplinary clinical program alongside a nationally recognised research program with particular expertise in spinal muscular atrophy, novel therapeutics, gene therapy, and the neurogenetics of neuromuscular disorders.

The department also has significant expertise in peripheral neurophysiology, providing opportunities for supervised training in nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Please refer to the statement of duties and contact the contact person for further information about the positions. Job sharing arrangements for some positions may be considered. Trainees who have completed their FRACP requirements may not be eligible for these positions.

Selection Criteria:

- MBBS or equivalent,



currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

- Registered as an Advanced Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent, with a minimum of 24 months advanced training completed and at least 12 months' experience in neuromuscular medicine

- Has a Higher degree qualification (PhD, MD, MPhil, Masters by Research or equivalent) and substantial track record of peer-reviewed research, publications and conference presentations

- Demonstrated track record of successful research grant applications and record as investigator on neurologic clinical trials

- Demonstrated commitment to neuromuscular medicine through advanced clinical experience, neurophysiology, research and academic activities

- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance

- Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork skills, with experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and students

- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a complex tertiary clinical environment, exercising advanced clinical judgement, problem-solving and time-management skills

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.

NSW Health 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.

NSW Health is committed to maintaining a child-safe setting 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

the Statement of Service

4) For role related queries, please contact Dr Tejaswi Kandula via [email protected].

5) 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: 15, November 2026

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