Consultant - leave replacement positions

Peninsula Health; Frankston; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 150 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State-of-the-art facilities

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Retailer discounts

Résumé du poste

Peninsula Health in Frankston invites applications for Consultant - leave replacement positions in General Paediatrics. Two fixed-term, part-time blocks: 3.5 hours/week from 28 September 2026 to 20 July 2027, and 12.6 hours/week from 30 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, located at Peninsula University Hospital.

The appointee will provide ward cover with on-call duties and outpatient clinic support, supervise junior paediatric staff, and mentor trainees.

Qualifications

• FRACP (General Paediatrics) eligibility and Australian registration.
• Recent completion of APLS and/or neonatal resuscitation courses.
• Sound clinical knowledge across paediatric conditions.
• Knowledge of child development milestones.
• Understanding of child protection requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide supervision to junior paediatric staff including HMOs and registrars.
• Work on ward and on-call duties with outpatient paediatric clinic coverage.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and other agencies.
• Mentor and teach junior medical staff and medical students.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and time management

Supervision of paediatric trainees

Mentoring and teaching junior medical

Liaison with allied health

Patient safety and quality knowledge

Broad knowledge of General Paediatric

Ability to work independently

Formation

FRACP (General Paediatrics)

Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia

APLS and/or neonatal resuscitation courses (recent)

Description du poste

Consultant - leave replacement positions

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time

Job Location: Frankston

Job Description:

• 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 - Specialist Year 9 (HM16 – 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 & 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 & 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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 – both AT and BT in either community paediatrics or general paediatrics
• Mentoring and teaching Junior Medical Staff and medical students

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & 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

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Lisa Barrow – [e-mail]

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact [e-mail]

The role ceases advertising on 25 October 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.