Job Trainee - Unaccredited Position, The Rocks

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.

Employment Type: Temporary

Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award

Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: CAM26049

The Paediatric ENT Surgery Trainee - Unaccredited Position is available at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH), for the 2026 Clinical Year, for up to 12 months from 02 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.

The Paediatric ENT Unaccredited Trainee position at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, provides an opportunity to further develop paediatric ENT skills in the spheres of clinical care, surgical procedures, education and supervision under the supervision of consultant paediatric ENT surgeons. Responsibilities include providing surgical ENT support to the patients of paediatric Staff Specialists and Visiting Medical Officers, and emergency support to the patients in all clinical areas of Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH) including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, inpatient and outpatient areas. There is a consultative role for neonates at the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) and a cross appointment to Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH). The Trainee will have a role in teaching junior medical officers, nurses and undergraduates.

Please refer to the position description for further information. This position is not accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

Selection Criteria:

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
2. Minimum three years postgraduate experience
3. Between two and four years ENT experience
4. Possession of primary FRACS (successful pass in GSSE). Evidence of having passed the GSSE is essential.
5. Evidence of clinical and/or laboratory research and demonstrated ability to teach. Please provide an example
6. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to ensure the appropriate management of the patient. Please provide an example
8. Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks. Please provide an example

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.

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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/.

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.

Application Information:

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Contact Information:

1. For role related queries, please contact the SCH Chief Resident Medical Officer via telephone on 02 9382 1*** or email *************@health.nsw.gov.au.

2. For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information.

Applications Close: 05, August 2025