Consultant Paediatrician

Mediix; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance negotiable

On-call roster 1:6

Job summary

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join a busy, purpose-built unit delivering general paediatrics, neonates and acute care with strong teaching culture.

Remuneration includes a base salary of $197,583–$266,942 p.a. plus allowances, with a genuine 1:6 on‑call roster and relocation negotiable. Pathway to senior staff leadership roles and living in Tamworth are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with AHPRA as a Paediatrician.
• FRACP or SIMG pathway recognition required.
• Experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision of trainees and QA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric care at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.
• Lead and supervise trainees, support education and clinical governance.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to leadership pathways within the department.

Skills

Clinical paediatrics

Neonatal care

Education & training

Quality improvement

Education

FRACP or SIMG pathway

AHPRA Specialist Registration

Job description

Staff Specialist | Permanent Full-Time or Fractional | New England / North West NSW

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital — the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney‑Wollongong‑Newcastle corridor, and the key referral centre for much of the state's north‑west.

You'll join an established team in a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art hospital delivering genuine breadth of practice — general paediatrics, neonates and acute care — with a strong educational culture and clear pathways to leadership.

About The Service

• 19-bed Paediatric Unit with 2,600+ admissions annually, caring for infants through to adolescents to age 18
• Full paediatric medical and surgical service, supported by a modern Special Care Nursery
• Level 3 Neonatal Services attached to a Level 4 maternity service — neonatal care makes up more than half of the inpatient workload
• Paediatric team attends all high‑risk deliveries; resuscitates, stabilises and manages infants ≥32 weeks / ≥1500g, plus initial stabilisation below these thresholds prior to NETS retrieval
• Close working partnerships with NETS and John Hunter Children’s Hospital
• Support from Registrars, JMOs and an experienced multidisciplinary nursing and allied health team
• On‑site 24/7 ED (~45,000 presentations/year, ~30% paediatric) — the only NSW regional trauma centre north of Newcastle, with a locally based helicopter retrieval service

What you will need

• Specialist registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA as a Paediatrician
• FRACP (or equivalent qualification recognised by the RACP for the SIMG pathway)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care
• Commitment to teaching, supervision of trainees and quality improvement
• Current NSW Working With Children Check, immunisation compliance and unrestricted right to work in Australia (visa sponsorship available for suitable SIMG candidates)

Remuneration & benefits

• Base salary $197,583 – $266,942 p.a. (Staff Specialist State Award, 2025 rates), plus:
• 17.4% Special Allowance
• Private Practice Allowance and Right of Private Practice arrangements
• 12% employer superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $9,010 tax‑free + $2,650 meals/entertainment

$40,400 annual TESL (Training, Education & Study Leave) entitlement5 weeks annual leave + professional development leaveRelocation assistance negotiableGenuine 1:6 or better on‑call roster (subject to fractional appointment)Pathway to Senior Staff Specialist and departmental leadership rolesLive and work in Tamworth

Tamworth is a thriving regional city of around 50,000, positioned halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and famous as Australia's Country Music Capital — home to the 10‑day Tamworth Country Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Families relocating from metro areas consistently cite the same drawcards: significantly more affordable housing than Sydney or Newcastle, an easy 10–15 minute commute door‑to‑door, strong public and independent schools, and an award‑winning regional playground and aquatic centre that anchor a genuinely family‑friendly community. Beyond the city itself, you're on the doorstep of the New England Tablelands, national parks and the Peel River — with two 18‑hole golf courses, riding, mountain biking, fishing and 120+ restaurants and cafés keeping weekends full. Tamworth Airport offers daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, so a metro getaway is never more than an hour away.