SCHN - Visiting Medical Officer - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, CHW (eCredential) 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. Employment Type : Temporary Full-Time Position Classification : Visiting Medical Officer Hours Per Week : Up to 40 Requisition ID : REQ Applications are via eCredential The Mental Health Services Unit at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) to join their team for a 12‑month appointment up to 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will be primarily based at the Children's Hospital at Westmead and will have clinical privileges at both sites across SCHN – Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick (SCH) & The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW). What you’ll be doing This position provides Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specialist service to SCHN Mental Health Services at either the Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and/or Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick (SCH). This role will ensure the following: Clinical services are focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and supporting their families. Research and teaching is undertaken and focused on the area of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Patient teams may include: Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Mental Health Team Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Consultation‑Liaison Eating Disorders Team Clinical responsibilities for the Psychiatrist within the Department of Psychological Medicine include: providing direct patient care, supervising the care provided by junior medical staff, and providing child psychiatric consultation to non‑medical team members; providing contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes; and providing and supporting training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice. 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. 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. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website at SCHN is committed to maintaining a child‑safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. 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 a temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained specialist pathway. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Child & Adolescent Medicine at the relevant service delineation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement. Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. Demonstrates current CPD Certificate with an accredited clinical body if practicing over the last 12 months in Australia, or evidence of enrolment if less than 12 months in practice as a specialist. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role‑related queries or questions contact Dina Mahmood at For technical support please contact the customer service team at . Applications Close: Tuesday 9th June 2026 APPLY VIA eCredential NOW: CLICK HERE Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the fit2work badge offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position. For assistance with eCredential please email NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr