Acute General Paediatric Consultant - Leave Cover

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Exclusive discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training partnerships

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an Acute General Paediatric Consultant for leave cover at Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston). The role involves ward duty roster, on-call responsibilities, and outpatient paediatric clinic cover as rostered.

Availability to work two consecutive days every 7th week and one weekend (Friday–Sunday) every 1:14 weeks. The position offers an attractive salary package with salary packaging and novated leasing, onsite parking, and opportunities for mentoring and teaching

Qualifications

• Medical Practitioner Registration in Australia.
• FRACP (General Paediatrics) required.
• Recent completion of APLS and/or neonatal resuscitation courses.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones in paediatric population.
• Knowledge of child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work on ward duty roster with on-call responsibilities.
• Provide Outpatient Paediatric clinic cover as rostered.
• Supervise junior paediatric staff and trainees.
• Liaise with allied health professionals and other agencies.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Education

FRACP (General Paediatrics)

Medical Practitioner Registration in Australia

Job description

Consultant to leave replacement positions

Bayside Health

Frankston, Melbourne VIC

Medical Specialists (Healthcare and Medical)

28 September 2026 to 20 July 2027, 3.5 hours a week

30 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, 12.5 hours a week

Located in: Peninsula University Hospital

Classification: Specialist Year 1 to Specialist Year 9 (HM16 to HN59) plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team and Role

28 September 2026 to 20 July 2027, 3.5 hours a week

Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston): the opportunity currently exists for leave cover of an Acute General Paediatric Consultant on the ward duty roster with on-call responsibilities with Outpatient Paediatric clinic cover as rostered.

The successful applicant would need to be available to work 2 consecutive days every 7th week (approximately) and one weekend (Friday to Sunday) every 1:14 weeks (approximately).

30 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, 12.6 hours a week

Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston): the opportunity currently exists for leave cover of an Acute General Paediatric Consultant on the ward duty roster with on-call responsibilities with Outpatient Paediatric clinic cover as rostered.

The successful applicant would need to be available to work 2 consecutive days every 7th week (approximately) and one weekend (Friday to Sunday) every 1:14 weeks (approximately).

Frankston Hospital has a 12 bed Children’s Ward and 12 bed Special Care Unit, with most acute admissions through the Emergency Departments at Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals. There is 24-hour Registrar cover however; the successful applicant needs to be available for emergencies with the neonatal and paediatric settings within 30-minute timeframe from call to bedside.

The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and to provide supervision to junior paediatric staff including HMOs and registrars.

Clinicians imminently due to be awarded the Fellowship (FRACP) are welcome to apply. Mentoring is available for suitable early career appointees.

Skills and Experience Required

Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia

FRACP (General Paediatrics)

Recent completion of APLS and/ or neonatal resuscitation courses

Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice relevant to variety of medical conditions.

Knowledge of developmental milestones in the paediatric population

Knowledge of mandated requirements in terms of child protection issues

Broad knowledge of General Paediatric medical conditions

Ability to liaise with allied health professionals as well as other agencies.

Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills

Leadership and time management skills

Supervision of paediatric trainees to both AT and BT in either community paediatrics or general paediatrics

Mentoring and teaching Junior Medical Staff and medical students

Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking

Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging and novated leasing

Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots

Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program

Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate