Basic Paediatric Registrar

Mildura Base Public Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Free parking on-site

On-site cafe

Staff wellbeing and EAP/physiotherapy

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Mildura Base Public Hospital in Mildura, Victoria is seeking a Basic Paediatric Registrar. The role provides patient care for neonates to adolescents with supervision of junior staff and teaching responsibilities.

Rotating roster, including nights and weekends, with a fixed-term appointment through February 2029. Requirements include MBBS or equivalent, AHPRA registration or eligibility, RACP trainee enrollment, and relevant paediatric certifications.

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility with AHPRA.
• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Enrolment as a trainee of RACP or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• APLS/BPLS or EMST or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care to neonates, children and adolescents across services.
• Provide clinical advice and support to GPs, ED clinicians and teams.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff and students.
• Contribute to education and training in paediatric care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and CMAE activities.
• Conduct outpatient clinics across Developmental, Behavioural, General Paediatrics, Neonatal and specialty services.
• Collaborate with ASSET Clinic and CYMHS, and participate in outreach to rural communities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

RACP trainee enrollment

AHPRA registration

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 - 141,611.60 + super + salary sacrifice

Classification: HM25-HM27

Employment Type: Full Time - Fixed Term, February 2029

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

Remuneration: $129,048.40 - 141,611.60 + super + salary sacrifice

Classification: HM25-HM27

The Role

The role of the Basic Paediatric Registrar is the provision of care for patients and families at a level of skill and autonomy consistent with 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 Basic Paediatric Registrar is responsible for the supervision and teaching of all junior medical members of the clinical paediatric team, including medical students on rotation. The Trainee Registrar is a role model for all junior trainees regarding professional conduct, clinical acumen and communication with patients, parents, health professionals and staff within MBPH. The role also liaises with health professionals and agencies in the community.

As a Basic Paediatric Registrar you will

• Deliver high-quality care to neonates, children and adolescents across inpatient, outpatient and neonatal services
• Provide clinical advice and support to GPs, Emergency Department clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff and medical students
• Contribute to the education and training of healthcare professionals in paediatric care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional and ethical standards
• Participate in ongoing professional development, education and continuing medical education activities
• Conduct outpatient clinics across Developmental, Behavioural, General Paediatrics, Neonatal and specialty services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Autism Spectrum Support and Evaluation Team (ASSET) Clinic and Child & Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)
• Participate in outreach clinics to rural and regional communities to improve access to specialist paediatric services

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).
• A recognised medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
• Enrolment as a trainee of 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.
• A current and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A current and satisfactory Working with Children Check.

• 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

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