Staff Specialist or Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine PICU

Staff Specialist or Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine – PICU, John Hunter Hospital REQUIRED FLS ID: REQ Position: Staff Specialist or Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine Location: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW Employment type: Part‑time 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) – Fixed Term, 12 months from 2 February 2026 Application close: Tuesday 9 December 2025 We are looking to join a dynamic and supportive Paediatric Intensive Care team in one of NSW’s leading tertiary hospitals. About The Role: Depending on your level of experience, you will join the team in our expanding Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a Staff Specialist or a Post Graduate Fellow. Provide high‑quality clinical care to critically ill children across the Hunter New England Local Health District and the Northern Child Health Network. Participate in teaching, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Hold a primary medical degree registered with AHPRA. Have clinical experience and interest in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine. Hold Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM). (For overseas trained specialists applying for the PGF role, you must be assessed by CICM and meet registration criteria with AHPRA on a specialist pathway prior to commencement.) About Our PICU: Opened as a standalone unit in 2017 and continues to grow in size and complexity. One of three tertiary paediatric hospitals in NSW. Primary trauma referral centre for northern NSW. Supports the Hunter Retrieval Service and provides advice to the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS). Currently expanding services with a new PICU facility planned for opening in late 2026. What We Offer: Access to the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct. Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare – Together Towards Zero. Salary packaging options. Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families. Opportunities to collaborate across clinical and non‑clinical disciplines. Why Newcastle? Beautiful beaches, coastal walks, and NSW’s largest lake. Excellent schools, universities, and family‑friendly amenities. Thriving food, arts, and cultural scene. Easy access to Sydney (2 hours by car/train) and national/international flights. Mild climate and relaxed pace of life in the Hunter Valley region. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description (PD). Find out more about applying for this position. To note the PD link in the advertising is a Staff Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine PD. If you would like a copy of the Post Graduate Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine PD please e‑mail Applications Close: Tuesday 9 December 2025 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Dr Corrine Balit, Director Paediatric Intensive Care, John Hunter Hospital. Contact: Dr Corrine Balit – Ph: – Email: Application enquiries: Stacey Burbridge – HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment – Ph: – Email: Hunter New England Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritize the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Agency applications will not be accepted. Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specific diseases – this is a Category A position. Please read NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr