Staff Specialist - Adolescent Medicine - Trans and Gender Service in Sydney

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 Adolescent Medicine department at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is seeking a Staff Specialist to join their Trans and Gender Service. The successful candidate will start at a permanent 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) initially, with a transition to a full permanent 0.8 FTE position (32 hours per week) in July 2027. This role is located at both SCHN sites - Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH) and The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW).

What You'll Be Doing

The staff specialist role is responsible for the assessment and management of children and adolescents presenting to the clinical services within the Department of Adolescent Medicine, SCHN. The role involves assessment and management of adolescents with a diverse range of presentations within a multidisciplinary model of care. The Staff Specialist for the Gender Service provides Paediatric and Adolescent assessment, medical management, clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, inpatient and outpatient consultations, on call for Adolescent services, supervision of junior medical staff and education within the Department of Adolescent Medicine.

The Staff Specialist 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.

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.

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. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways. Fellowship of the RACP or other specialist college in Paediatric subspecialty relevant to working within Paediatric Trans and Gender Services. Demonstrated clinical experience in adolescents and young adults medicine, including interest in vulnerable and diverse populations. Demonstrate commitment to advancing Adolescent Medicine's clinical, research and training agendas, including commitment to clinical practice improvement. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership. Demonstrated effective clinical communication written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Available to participate in the Adolescent Medicine on-call roster.

For role related queries or questions contact Marilyn Paull on marilyn.paull@health.nsw.gov.au. For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367. Applications Close: Thursday 29th October 2026.