Paediatric Advanced Trainee in the role of a Retrieval Fellow

Queensland Health (Organisation site)

South Brisbane

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

| Job duration | 6 or 12 months | | Contact person | Paul Holmes | | Contact details | 07 3068 3925 Access the National Relay Service |

About the Role

The position of Children's Health Queensland Retrieval Service (CHQRS) Fellow provides educational and safety and quality support as a key member of the CHQRS leadership team.

The role also provides direct and indirect medical care of paediatric intensive care and high dependency patients under the supervision of Consultant Senior Medical Officers appointed to CHQRS and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

As an integral member of the CHQRS team you will:

• Assist the CHQRS Director and Nurse Manager in managing service change and planning and working collaboratively with other partners such as Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ).
• Assist in further developing the Paediatric Medical Coordination service, providing clinical coordination for the transportation of children in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
• Support the ongoing development of patient safety and quality assurance processes, team education and supervision, and feedback with external stakeholders.
• Undertake paediatric critical care and high dependency retrievals for patients aged from birth to 16 years old from referring centres throughout Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

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.

• PD - 685357 - Paediatric Advanced Trainee in the role of a Retrieval Fellow (PDF)

  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)

  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)