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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.

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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week: 28

Requisition ID: REQ621360

Application is via eCredential

The Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Department at The Sydney Children's Hospital at Westmead are seeking a temporary 0.7FTE (28hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team from 2 February 2026 through to 31 August 2026.

• Areas of clinical priority will include providing clinical expertise in cystic fibrosis, asthma, chronic complex respiratory disorders and lung transplantation. Emerging priorities such as expertise in respiratory infectious diseases and managing children with respiratory disorders in an intensive care model will be highly desirable. The candidate should have excellent bronchoscopy skills. The appointed physician should be able to participate in the sleep on-call roster.
• The candidate should provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• The successful candidate must have a strong research track record with publications in peer reviewed journals and grants. They should possess or have made substantial progress toward higher degree.
• The candidate should demonstrate commitment to teaching.
• 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

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.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways and Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award with recognised training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
• Proven clinical expertise in the management of children with respiratory disorders including particular training and expertise in the assessment and management of children with chronic complex respiratory disorders (cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchiectasis), respiratory infectious diseases, managing children with respiratory disorders in the intensive care setting and lung transplantation.
• Proven expertise in the performance and interpretation of flexible bronchoscopy and performance and interpretation of lung function tests.
• Progressing toward or in possession of a higher degree in a relevant area and proven commitment to continuing education.
• Proven track record in clinical research with supporting evidence and demonstrated commitment to teaching and quality improvement.
• 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
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

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Applications Close: 27 November 2025, Thursday

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