Trainee - Unaccredited Position

About this role

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: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/ Employment Type : Temporary Remuneration : Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award (Registrar Year 1 - Year 4) Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : CAM30190 The Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Unaccredited Trainee position at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) is available for the 2027 Clinical Year, from 01 February 2027 to 06 February 2028. The position provides training in theory, clinical skills, teaching, surgery and related research in the field of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The Trainee is responsible for providing optimal care for children and adolescents with orthopaedic disorders. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is a tertiary referral centre within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, a teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and the largest paediatric hospital in NSW. Please refer to the position description and contact person for further information. Selection Criteria • MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia. • Minimum three years postgraduate experience. • Experience in Orthopaedics at Basic Surgical Trainee level. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals. • Ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, and willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff. • Demonstrated skills in time management, prioritisation and problem solving. 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, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up , to assist in preparing your application, or contact SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au . NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement This position requires a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position 3) For role related queries, please contact Lyndsay Beshara on Lyndsay.Beshara@health.nsw.gov.au 4) For technical support, please contact the Customer Service Team on 1300 443 966, select option 1, then option 2. Please also refer to the applicant guide for additional information Applications Close: 04, August 2026