Consultant

Bayside Health

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Bayside Health in Victoria is seeking an Acute General Paediatric Consultant for leave coverage at Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston). The role includes ward duties with on-call responsibilities and rostered outpatient paediatric clinic cover.

Availability includes 2 consecutive days every 7 weeks and a weekend every 1:14 weeks. Applicants must hold FRACP in General Paediatrics and be Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia, with recent APLS or neonatal resuscitation.

Qualifications

Medical practitioner registered in Australia with FRACP in General Paediatrics.
Recent completion of APLS or neonatal resuscitation courses.
Sound knowledge of developmental milestones and child protection requirements.
Ability to supervise paediatric trainees and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

Leave cover for an Acute General Paediatric Consultant on the ward roster with on-call duties.
Participation in Outpatient Paediatric clinic cover as rostered.
Independent clinical work with 30-minute neonate/paediatric response window.
Supervision of junior paediatric staff including HMOs and registrars, and teaching duties.

Skills

FRACP (General Paediatrics)

Medical Practitioner Registered

APLS / neonatal resuscitation

Developmental milestones knowledge

Child protection knowledge

General paediatric conditions

Liaison with allied health

Patient safety & quality

Leadership & time management

Supervision of paediatric trainees

Mentoring junior staff

Education

FRACP (General Paediatrics)

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

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