Advanced Paediatric Registrar

Mildura Base Public Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Free on-site parking

On-site cafe

Staff wellbeing programs

Job summary

Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) is seeking a Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar to provide high-quality care for paediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient services. The role includes supervision of trainees, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in teaching and clinical governance.

The position requires MBBS, AHPRA eligibility, and RACP training, with ongoing professional development and a fixed-term contract until February 2029.

Qualifications

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) recognised for registration by AHPRA.
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• APLS/BPLS or EMST or equivalent certification.
• Training in child protection or safeguarding children.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and supporting junior medical staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to neonates, infants, children and adolescents across inpatient, outpatient and neonatal services.
• Provide clinical advice and support to GPs and Emergency Department clinicians.
• Assess and manage paediatric inpatients with care planning and discharge planning.
• Supervise Paediatric Residents, JMO and medical students.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and clinical decision-making.
• Conduct outpatient clinics across paediatrics and related specialties.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MBBS

AHPRA registration eligibility

RACP or equivalent specialist training

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time - Fixed Term, February 2029

Hours: 86 hours per f/n, rotating roster including nights and weekends

Remuneration: $129,048.40 - 177,622.12 + super + salary sacrifice

Classification: HM25-HM30

The Role

Advances is the provision of care for patients and families at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with advanced training in Paediatrics.

This includes assessment of children admitted, rational use of investigations, ongoing management of care, anticipation and monitoring of progress and planning of timely discharge and appropriate follow up and/or referral to the appropriate Staff Specialist.

The Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar is a senior member of Junior Medical Staff within a clinical team. In matters relating directly to patient care, the role is responsible to the Staff Specialist Paediatrician in charge of the patients care and other Staff Specialist Paediatricians where appropriate.

As an Advanced Paediatric Registrar you will

Deliver high-quality care to neonates, infants, children and adolescents across inpatient, outpatient and neonatal services, including the management of complex clinical presentations.

Provide clinical advice and support to General Practitioners, Emergency Department clinicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Assess and manage paediatric inpatients, including care planning, investigation requests, monitoring clinical progress and coordinating safe discharge and follow-up arrangements.

Support and supervise Paediatric Residents, Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students within the paediatric unit.

Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making and patient management.

Conduct outpatient clinics across General Paediatrics, Developmental Paediatrics, Behavioural Paediatrics, Neonatal Follow-Up and other specialty services.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including the Autism Spectrum Support and Evaluation Team (ASSET), Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) and allied health professionals.

Participate in rural and regional outreach clinics, helping improve access to specialist paediatric services for children and families.

Contribute to teaching, training and mentoring activities that support the development of healthcare professionals.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of professional, ethical and patient-centred practice.

Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice to ensure contemporary, high-quality patient care.

About you

To be the successful applicant in this role, you will have:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) which is recognised for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or equivalent specialist training program.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues
• Advanced or Basic Paediatric Life Support (APLS/BPLS), EMST or equivalent certification
• Training in child protection or safeguarding children
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of junior medical staff and students

About MBPH

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our people, Our H.E.A.R.T.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

• An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged
• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax
• Free parking on-site
• On-site Cafe
• Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months), and mandatory role specific immunisations are required