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 Full Time

Position Classification: Provisional Fellow

Remuneration: Per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM28600

The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery is available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028.

The purpose of the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Orthopaedic Fellowship is to provide specialist orthopaedic fellowship training in Paediatrics Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick, while supporting safe and effective clinical service delivery under consultant supervision. The role contributes to inpatient, outpatient, theatre, trauma and consultative orthopaedic care for children and young people, with exposure to paediatric trauma, hip conditions, foot and ankle, cerebral palsy, limb reconstruction, upper limb, sports knee and selected spine conditions.

The role is intended to support an accredited, structured fellowship model with clear educational objectives, supervised operative and non-operative experience, research and quality improvement participation, teaching responsibilities, and contribution to the development of the paediatric orthopaedic workforce.

Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information about the position.

Selection Criteria:

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent.
- Minimum two years of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship experience.




- Excellent communication skills with leadership and team building skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- 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 proposal.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical workplace utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment 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.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity 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 and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified for vaccination, assessment and screening requirements.

This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected. 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 secure from harm and abuse. Please clickhere

Need more information?

the Position Description

1. For role related queries, please contact Dr Arnold Suzuki on [email protected]
2. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 679 367

3. 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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]

Applications Close: 12, November 2026

📌 Provisional Fellow (Randwick)
🏢 Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
📍 Randwick