*General Surgery Research*
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
Position Classification: JMO Provisional Fellow
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award; Registrar Year 1 - Year 4 $117,745.00 - $147,664.00
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ649337The Surgery Clinical Research Provisional Fellow position at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) is available for up to 12 months from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028. The position involves primarily a research role within the Department of Paediatric Surgery in addition to portion of time being given to clinical work, leadership and education. The department hosts a number of Surgeons with diverse academic interests and strong research track records
This position is ideally suited for a candidate enrolled in a higher research degree with a long term career goal of becoming a surgeon. The position may be offered as a 0.5 FTE to allow a concurrent external higher degree research. This position provides an opportunity to develop skills in basic and clinical research with the opportunity to continue to keep a hand in clinical work. All clinical and research work is supervised and supported by consultants within the Department of Surgery with the Department head overseeing both the clinical and research activity. Appointments with the University of Sydney as an affiliate will be supported and encouraged.
The Clinical Research Fellow also works closely with many of the other clinical teams in inpatient and outpatient care both clinically and strategically. The education role includes educational activities within the Department of Surgery, CHW Clinical School as well as the hospital wide education program. Clinical responsibilities will involve activities appropriate to the Fellow's level of experience as determined by the Department Head, and may include participating in on call rosters.
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.
* Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience with at least 18 months previous surgical experience or equivalent
* Demonstrated advanced abilities and commitment in Paediatric Surgery.
* Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
* 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 contribution to the development of hospital services e.g. participation in Paediatric Junior Staff matters, representation on behalf of the Hospital, participation in Hospital Committees preferable.
* Emergency Management of Severe Trauma Course (EMST / ATLS or equivalent) and Emergency Management of Severe Burns.
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.
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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