Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 26 Apr 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Opportunity for a leading academic clinician in Adolescent Medicine with strengths in education, clinical care, and research
* Based at Children's Hospital Westmead Clinical School in the Baludarri (Western Sydney) Precinct
* Full-time continuing appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level with competitive remuneration
* Potential NSW Health Clinical Academic appointment in Adolescent Health at Sydney Children's Hospital Network (Westmead)
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty in the University of Sydney, and contains seven academic schools, including Sydney Medical School (SMS). Sydney Medical is internationally recognised for research and teaching in health and medicine. With formal links to more than 50 hospitals and health care facilities across New South Wales, Sydney is Australia's longest established medical school, offering outstanding opportunities for academics and students to participate in sector-leading practices in education, research and clinical care.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic medical practitioner as Professor or Associate Professor in Adolescent Medicine. This position will lead the teaching and research program in Adolescent Health in the Sydney Medical School from the Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School and contribute to the wider field of Adolescent Health across the Faculty and University.
The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills who is passionate about improving adolescent health through research, education and clinical care. The Associate Professor/Professor reports to the Head of Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School of Sydney Medical School for their academic duties. The successful applicant will also provide clinical care in adolescent health through a separate NSW Health appointment with SCHN (CHW) reporting to the relevant head of clinical department.
About you (Skills, capabilities and experience)
The below specifies the essential and desirable criteria for appointment at Level E (Professor). Applications for appointment at Level D (Associate Professor) will be considered from outstanding candidates who do not completely fulfil all criteria to the level specified. The level of appointment (Professor or Associate Professor) will be determined during the selection process, based on experience and track record.
The successful applicant must be a medical practitioner registered or eligible to be registered in Australia with APHRA, and with skills comparable to an Australian trained subspecialist practicing in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine (AYAM) as recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. They must have an international reputation as an authority in Adolescent Health or related area of expertise with a supporting research profile including competitive research grants, publications and evidence of recognition within the broader research community.
The Associate Professor/Professor in Adolescent Medicine will have a distinguished record of university scholarly teaching excellence as evidenced through successful student outcomes, demonstrated impact on student learning, recognition through awards/prizes and innovation including experience in supervising and supporting Higher Degree by Research students.
They will also have the ability to contribute to the development of a culture of excellence in medical education and research that is underpinned by evidence based practice.
Term and remuneration
The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period and confirmation period with agreed performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Applicants with suitable qualifications will be eligible for an NSW Health Clinical academic salaried role in Adolescent Health at SCHN Children' at Westmead Hospital.
How to apply
Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.
If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from: Professor Jane Bleasel (Head of School and Dean, Sydney Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health) by email .
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact:
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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