Job Description
Full job description
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Reference number
CAM27993
Occupation
Paediatrics and Child Health
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
$117745 - $147664
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Paediatrics and Child Health Provisional Fellow, Nepean Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (02-March-2026 to 31-Jan-202
Remuneration: $97,993 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27993
The Provisional Fellow position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role 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. Nepean Hospital is an accredited secondment hospital for Paediatrics Training. This position is suitable for those registered or eligible to register as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Those who have already been assessed as substantially or partially comparable overseas trained specialists (OTP) by the OTP Unit of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians require top-up training or peer review in General Paediatrics can also apply. It may be possible to get 12-month top-up training for OTPs accredited for six months each in General Paediatrics and Psychosocial/Community Paediatrics.
Where you'll be working
Participating in 24/7 rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends. Nepean Hospital has a 24 bed Paediatric Ward, a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Nursery and a 24 bed Post Natal Ward.
The Department is staffed by 11 Paediatricians including 5 VMO s, 3 Clinical Academics and 6 Staff Specialists (General Paediatric, Endocrine and Developmental Medicine), 2 General Paediatric Clinical Fellows, 10 Paediatric Trainees and 6 Residents.
The Department of Paediatrics is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and has previously been host to the RACP Fellowship clinical examinations.
The department runs annual mock RACP clinical exams.
Essential requirements
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
College Registration: Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. At least 6 months experience as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics.
This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent's registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role
Orientation: Attendance at the Hospital's Clinical Orientation Program on the first day of commencement and attendance at department specific orientation as required
Mandatory Training: Completion of Hospital and NSW Health Mandatory Training requirements including HETI on line Mandatory Training requirements, Fire Training, and IT training
Child Protection Training: Complete mandatory Child Protection Training. Child Protection Training includes the HETI online and targeted face to face training and needs to be completed once only. If you have completed mandatory Child Protection Training at another recognised New South Wales institution you must provide evidence of completion in the form of a certificate of attendance or transcript of training prior to commencement
Resuscitation Training: Annual Resus4kids resuscitation training and APLS training every 5 years
This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent.
At least 6 months experience as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics. Please detail experience.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
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.
Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Need more information?
about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Sowmya Gandham on 02 4734 3363 or sowmya.gandham@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 22, February 2026
JMO Careers in NBMLHD
To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.
NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Reference number
CAM27993
Occupation
Paediatrics and Child Health
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
$117745 - $147664
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Paediatrics and Child Health Provisional Fellow, Nepean Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (02-March-2026 to 31-Jan-202
Remuneration: $97,993 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27993
The Provisional Fellow position provides Advanced Trainees an opportunity to further their training, developing skills important for a consultant role in the spheres of clinical care, education and training as well as research with support from the team consultants and other health care professionals. The Provisional Fellow role 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. Nepean Hospital is an accredited secondment hospital for Paediatrics Training. This position is suitable for those registered or eligible to register as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Those who have already been assessed as substantially or partially comparable overseas trained specialists (OTP) by the OTP Unit of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians require top-up training or peer review in General Paediatrics can also apply. It may be possible to get 12-month top-up training for OTPs accredited for six months each in General Paediatrics and Psychosocial/Community Paediatrics.
Where you'll be working
Participating in 24/7 rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends. Nepean Hospital has a 24 bed Paediatric Ward, a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Nursery and a 24 bed Post Natal Ward.
The Department is staffed by 11 Paediatricians including 5 VMO s, 3 Clinical Academics and 6 Staff Specialists (General Paediatric, Endocrine and Developmental Medicine), 2 General Paediatric Clinical Fellows, 10 Paediatric Trainees and 6 Residents.
The Department of Paediatrics is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and has previously been host to the RACP Fellowship clinical examinations.
The department runs annual mock RACP clinical exams.
Essential requirements
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
College Registration: Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent. At least 6 months experience as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics.
This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent's registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role
Orientation: Attendance at the Hospital's Clinical Orientation Program on the first day of commencement and attendance at department specific orientation as required
Mandatory Training: Completion of Hospital and NSW Health Mandatory Training requirements including HETI on line Mandatory Training requirements, Fire Training, and IT training
Child Protection Training: Complete mandatory Child Protection Training. Child Protection Training includes the HETI online and targeted face to face training and needs to be completed once only. If you have completed mandatory Child Protection Training at another recognised New South Wales institution you must provide evidence of completion in the form of a certificate of attendance or transcript of training prior to commencement
Resuscitation Training: Annual Resus4kids resuscitation training and APLS training every 5 years
This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
Registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee or equivalent.
At least 6 months experience as an Advanced Trainee in General Paediatrics. Please detail experience.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
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.
Understanding of research methodology or research experience and a willingness to undertake research proposal.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent time management, problem solving skills, clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Need more information?
about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Sowmya Gandham on 02 4734 3363 or sowmya.gandham@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 22, February 2026
JMO Careers in NBMLHD
To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit our Junior Medical Officer Careers page.
NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Provisional Fellow - Paediatrics position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.