SCHN - Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, SCH (eCredential)

SCHN - Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, SCH (eCredential) Join to apply for the SCHN - Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 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: . Employment Type Permanent Part‑Time or Full‑Time available (up to 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week). Position Classification Staff Specialist. Hours Per Week Up to 40. Requisition ID REQ . Applications are via eCredential The Psychological Medicine department at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick (SCH) is seeking a permanent part‑time or full‑time Staff Specialist (Up to 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) to join their team. Eligible candidates must be registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist or be on an overseas trained specialist pathway. Trainees who are expected to complete their Fellowship of the RANZCP within the next 6 months may also apply. What You’ll Be Doing The role requires the provision of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specialist services to the Department of Psychological Medicine at SCH and on‑call privileges at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW). Responsibilities include delivering excellent clinical care to children and supporting their families, providing research and teaching focused on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and supervising junior medical staff. The psychiatrist will also provide telepsychiatry services to rural health services, manage in‑patients in Hall Ward and Saunders Unit, and attend on‑call rosters as required. Clinical Teams Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Mental Health Team Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Consultation‑Liaison Team Psychosomatic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria Team Eating Disorders Team Qualifications Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained specialist pathway. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent specialist recognition. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide team leadership. Demonstrated effective clinical communication, including information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills and conflict resolution. 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. Experience with a wide range of treatment methods including psychotherapeutic approaches and the use of psychotropic medications. Adaptability to the needs of the child, their family, and the changing requirements of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or a person with a disability, please contact us for more information. Additional Requirements Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified. To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Contact For role related queries or questions contact Iain Perkes on For technical support please contact the customer service team on and select option 3. Application Deadline Applications close: Sunday, 4th January 2026. Apply Now Applications are via eCredential. Click the link to apply: CLICK HERE . #J-18808-Ljbffr