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: JMO Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award Registrar Year 1 - Year 4 $117745 - $147664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649331
The Provisional Fellow position in Paediatric Surgery (Clinical) based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is available for 12 months from 01 February 2027 or 02 August 2027. The department of General Surgery at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is a high-volume centre (more than 3000 cases annually) that can offer a broad experience in Paediatric General Surgery and Sub Specialties. It also has a number of well-developed subspecialty teams that have focused areas of practice. These include Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Onco Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and Urology.
The Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery is a unique position to help prepare and develop a candidate for consultant practice. This position provides an opportunity to develop skills important for a consultant role in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The position can offer either a year of a single sub-speciality exposure (except Transplant) combined with a broad general exposure to a range of areas to either consolidate or develop new skills in an area of interest to the candidate. This includes operative exposure, multidisciplinary clinics and meetings and long terms follow up clinics. The position has an important leadership and educational role.
The Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery is actively involved in clinical duties and research within the Department as determined by the Department Head and subspecialty team. The Fellow continues clinical activities at an early post fellowship level. This includes on-call, supervisory and teaching responsibilities with regards to surgical Trainees and Residents. The Clinical Fellow also works closely with many of the other clinical teams in inpatient and outpatient care both clinically and strategically. The education role includes clinical supervision within the Department of Surgery as well as the hospital wide education program.
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.
* Obtained FRACS in Paediatric Surgery or recognised International Paediatric Surgery specialist qualification. Demonstrate an interest in Paediatric Surgery including subspecialties. Candidates close to finishing their training in Paediatric Surgery will also be considered.
* Paediatric surgery experience in a tertiary centre.
* Excellent communication skills with leadership and team building skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
* Demonstrated aptitude for clinical and academic paediatric surgical and related teaching of Medical Students, Junior medical staff and other clinical staff in theatres, clinics and at formal teaching sessions.
* Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to supervise Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
* Demonstrated interest, motivation and capability in research.
* Emergency Management of Severe Trauma Course or equivalent (EMST / APLS/ ATLS or equivalent) or registered to undertake one before starting in position.
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 visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2026_004 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. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.
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 safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.
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3) For role related queries, please contact Dr Aniruddh Deshpande on +61 2 7825 0000 or email
4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 679 367
5) 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
Applications Close: 29, March 2026