This is a SCHN - Staff Specialist - Community Child Health, SCH (eCredential) role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - senior More about the SCHN - Staff Specialist - Community Child Health, SCH (eCredential) role at NSW Health 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: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Staff Specialist Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ627175 Applications are via eCredential The Community Child Health department at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is seeking a permanent 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team. What You'll Be Doing To participate in and support activities of the Department of Community Child Health, Sydney Children’s Hospital. This is an exciting and innovative role to support clinical, teaching, training and research work provided by the Department of Community Child Health within SCHN. The role addresses healthy beginnings, priority populations and transforming health systems whilst keeping the voice of the child, and family and community at the centre of all work the department does. The role involves service development, managing a caseload of patients and supervision of JMOs whilst provides the opportunity to be a Conjoint UNSW researcher in the UNSW Population Child Health research group. PRIVILEGES: Full admitting, outpatient & consulting privileges. ON-CALL: pro-rata Child Protection Medicine roster COMMITTEES: As relevant to the above activities & negotiated with the CCH Department. CLINICS Vary And May Include Aboriginal and refugee clinics Developmental and behavioural paediatric clinics including the assessment and management of ADHD and other developmental conditions Outreach clinics at Wollongong hospital for refugee clients Outreach clinic at Wagga Wagga for developmental clinics EDUCATION: presentations to community and hospital professionals, and other agencies 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 Staff Specialist (State) Award. 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 click here for more information. 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. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist (Community Child Health), and/or overseas trained specialist pathways Demonstrated experience in the practice of Community Paediatrics and experience of working with Aboriginal and CALD families. Demonstrated training or experience in clinical / forensic child protection medicine or willingness to undertake training to undertake the negotiated pro-rata on-call responsibilities of this position. Evidence of commitment to research, health systems, change and advocacy beyond direct clinical care 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. The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for clinical matters. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Pengilly on sandra.pengilly@health.nsw.gov.au For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3. Applications Close: Sunday 4th January 2026 APPLY VIA eCredential NOW: CLICK HERE Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position. For assistance with eCredential please email SCHN-SMO@health.nsw.gov.au Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Supporting Community Child Health activities ⚕️ Providing Clinical Services Participating in Training and Education Key Strengths Community Paediatrics Clinical Communication Research and Advocacy Teaching and Education Leadership ⏰ On-call Responsiveness Why NSW Health is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
