SCHN - Staff Specialist - Community Child Health, SCH (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. Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 16Requisition ID: REQ Applications are via eCredential What you’ll be doing The Community Child Health department at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is seeking a permanent 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team. You will participate in and support activities of the Department of Community Child Health, supporting clinical, teaching, training and research work provided by the department. The role addresses healthy beginnings, priority populations, and transforming health systems whilst keeping the voice of the child, family, and community at the centre of all work the department does. You will manage a caseload of patients, supervise junior medical officers, and can become a Conjoint UNSW researcher in the UNSW Population Child Health research group. Privileges: Full admitting, outpatient & consulting privileges.On‑call: pro‑rata Child Protection Medicine roster.Committees: As relevant to the above activities & negotiated with the CCH Department.Clinics vary and may include: Aboriginal and refugee clinics Developmental and behavioural paediatric clinics including the assessment and management of ADHD and other developmental conditions Outreach clinics at Wollongong hospital for refugee clients Outreach clinic at Wagga Wagga for developmental clinics Education: presentations to community and hospital professionals, and other agencies. You will provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team, participate in review and improvement activities, and in training and education of staff. You will 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. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Qualifications Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist (Community Child Health), and/or overseas trained specialist pathways Demonstrated experience in the practice of Community Paediatrics and experience of working with Aboriginal and CALD families Demonstrated training or experience in clinical / forensic child protection medicine or willingness to undertake training to undertake the negotiated pro‑rata on‑call responsibilities of this position Evidence of commitment to research, health systems, change and advocacy beyond direct clinical care 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 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 The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network for clinical matters. Additional Information 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 Sandra Pengilly on For technical support please contact the customer service team on and select option 3. Applications Close: Sunday 4th January 2026 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. 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