SCHN - Staff Specialist - General Oncology, CHW (eCredential)

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: Employment Details Employment Type: Permanent Full-time / Part-Time Position Classification: Staff Specialist Hours Per Week: up to 68 hours Requisition ID: REQ Applications are via eCredential. Role Summary The Cancer Centre for Children at The Sydney Children’s Hospital at Westmead is seeking a Permanent up to 1.7FTE (68 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team as soon as possible. To work as an integral member of the Cancer Centre for Children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, to provide a comprehensive Oncology service (investigation, assessment, planning and administration of therapy, surveillance and long term follow up) for children/adolescents with cancer, and to participate actively in the development, conduct and oversight of clinical trials as principal or associate investigator. Additional responsibilities include: Fully participating in the Multidisciplinary team approach to care and contributing to the hospital in the area of research, education and advocacy. Participating in the development and implementation of novel cancer therapies, either within the laboratory, or in the translation of novel therapies to the clinic. Ensuring that clinical services are centred on improving and delivering excellence in clinical care for children and supporting their families. Participating in reviews and quality improvement activities, and training and education of staff. Abiding by the hospital code of conduct, and participating in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award. Qualifications Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, Paediatric Oncologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways. Training comparable to the requirements of the RACP Specialist Advisory Committee in Medical Oncology. Pertinent clinical experience in the management of the wide spectrum of paediatric oncology diseases, focusing on patients with haematologic malignancies, along with capacity to develop and apply emerging novel strategies in cancer care. Experience in the design and conduct of laboratory experiments and/or prospective clinical trials. Commitment to participate in peer review, quality improvement, patient safety and risk assessment with a commitment to teaching. Evidence of continuing professional development together with evidence of commitment to the goals of an organisation in which the applicant has worked beyond direct patient care. Demonstrate the ability to identify, initiate, implement and evaluate clinical quality improvement within the Oncology service. Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. Additional 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. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us for more information about our recruitment process. 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 SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. 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. For more information, click here. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Luciano Dalla‑Pozza at For technical support please contact the customer service team on and select option 3. Application Deadline Applications Close: 4 December 2025, Thursday 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‑ #J-18808-Ljbffr