Career Medical Officer

Paediatric Emergency Medicine Career Medical Officer (CMO) Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Career Medical Officer Remuneration: Public Hospital Career Medical Officer (State) Award Hours Per Week: 20 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 12 December 2025 (11:59pm AEDST) Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) 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 here: The Paediatric Emergency Medicine Career Medical Officer (CMO) will be appointed to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. The position provides an opportunity to provide assessment and management of children in the ambulatory, acute care and resuscitation areas of the Emergency Department working with a team of paediatric trainees, emergency trainees, RMO’s, experienced nursing, allied health and clerical staff. The paediatric emergency specialists and fellow are on site for extended hours and on‑call at all times. The ED CMO is a leadership role, both within the department for other junior medical staff and medical students as well as members of the multidisciplinary team, but also across the broader hospital community. The role would be expected to participate in teaching and departmental quality assurance, as required. Appropriate clinical research will be encouraged. The position is for 20 hours per week (0.53 FTE), working rostered 10‑hour shifts and is comprised primarily of clinical duties. Please refer to the attached position description and contact person for further information. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing; employment in these cases will be temporary. Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category. Minimum five years post‑graduate experience with minimum 36 months in Paediatrics, or Emergency Medicine experience in an Emergency Department with a paediatric patient caseload. An interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Completed APLS within 5 years or is a current APLS Instructor and demonstrates competency in common paediatric procedures. Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise. Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. Your application must include a current resume and responses to the application questions and criteria in the online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV to the specific application submission (not just your general profile), complete and submit your application prior to the closing date. Interviews will be conducted virtually via videoconference. Some positions are dependent on external funding and will only be appointed once funding is confirmed. Please note that recruitment agency applications are unable to be accepted. 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 and Torres Strait Islander staff providing health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Recruitment tool Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified for vaccination, assessment and screening requirements. This position requires a NSW 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. Sydney Children's Hospitals Network upholds the rights of children and young people so that they feel heard, safe, and protected. 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. Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries, please contact Dr Chris Webber on or at For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Applications Close: 12 December 2025 (11:59pm AEDST) #J-18808-Ljbffr