The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Reference number REQ642023 Occupation Specialist Work type Sessional Location Sydney - East Salary Information Closing date 11 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 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: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Off
Hours: 0
Requisition ID: REQ642023
Applications are via eCredential
The Paediatric Anaesthesia department at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick are seeking Visiting Medical Officers (VMO) to join their team until 16th February 2028. Successful candidates will be assigned 0 hours, with call-back only for the duration of the contract.
What you'll be doing
Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the NSW Health Visiting Medical Officers Determination.
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 staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements. This position requires a 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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/ 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 Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Anaesthetist and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and / or other equivalent specialist recognition.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience of at least twelve months in paediatric anaesthesia at a tertiary level (role delineation of service - Level
* .
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sherief Marzouk on sherief.marzouk@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367.
Applications Close: Wednesday 11th March 2026
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