At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team providing top-notch care to kids with cancer.
- Company: Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Australia's largest paediatric health care provider.
- Benefits: Permanent and temporary roles available, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Specialist Paediatric Oncologist with relevant clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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.
The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking passionate and dedicated Staff Specialists to join our team.
- Permanent Appointments: 1.9 FTE
- Temporary Appointments: 0.2 FTE until 30 June 2028
What you'll be doing:
- To work as a core member of the Cancer Centre for Children providing comprehensive, high-quality care to children and adolescents with cancer.
- To participate actively in the development, conduct and oversight of clinical trials as principal investigator, including early phase clinical trials.
- To fully participate in the Multidisciplinary team approach to care and contribute to the hospital in the area of research, education and advocacy.
- To participate in the development and implementation of novel cancer therapies.
- To ensure that clinical services are centered on improving and delivering excellence in clinical care for children and supporting their families.
- Participate in reviews and quality improvement activities, and training and education of staff.
- Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. 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 for 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.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment where no suitable local applicant is identified.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, Paediatric Oncologist.
Commitment to participate in peer review, quality improvement, patient safety and risk assessment with a commitment to teaching.
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 in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.
For role related queries or questions contact Caroline Bateman.
Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Staff Specialist - Cancer Centre for Children in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
