CHQ is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our vision is to lead life-changing care for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. We do this through world-class care, research, advocacy and leadership, and collaborating with our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care.

Job details

About the Role

The position of Paediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow will: 

• Deliver medical services through participation in clinical duties at Fellow (senior advanced trainee) level and in accordance with the policies and practices of the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
• Be an advanced trainee of RACP, ACEM or equivalent, and as such undertake to continue postgraduate medical education and training as directed by their respective College requirements. Protected time is allocated to attend regular PEM fellow education.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement activities, including undertaking clinical audits, clinical risk management activities and guideline development.
• Contribute to registrar, resident medical officer and medical student teaching, both within the Emergency Department and the broader CHQ community.
• Be given the opportunity to consolidate their advanced training and function as a senior member of the team within Emergency, with the support and supervision of QCH Emergency Senior Medical Officers (SMO). This support extends to both clinical skills and the administrative and non-clinical responsibilities that form part of the SMO role. Protected non-clinical time will be allocated to facilitate this professional development.

Please note there are 6 & 12 month contracts available. Contracts are from 1/02/2027 to 6/02/2028.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 683384 - PD - Paediatric or Emergency Medicine Advanced Trainee in the role of Paediatric Emergency Fellow (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)