Consultant Paediatrician

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd is assisting a regional Victorian health service to recruit a Paediatric Consultant for an ASAP start. The role requires current AHPRA registration and active progression through the RACP training program.

Onshore candidates are preferred; IMG applicants with RACP interview dates or via substantial comparability are welcome to apply. This opportunity offers a supportive regional team and a balanced lifestyle near Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AHPRA to practice.
• Minimum 12 months recent paediatric experience.
• On RACP training program.
• IMGs with RACP interview date eligible.
• IMGs assessed by RACP as substantially comparable.

Skills

Paediatric care

Clinical experience

Education

AHPRA registration

RACP training program

IMG with RACP interview

IMG substantially comparable

Job description

Role

An amazing opportunity awaits! Our client is on the hunt for a passionate Paediatric Consultant to join their dynamic, supportive team for an ASAP start.

Location

• Conveniently located within 3 hours drive of Melbourne, ideal for weekend city access.
• Relaxed coastal and regional lifestyle with a welcoming, close knit community
• Easy access to pristine beaches and nearby alpine and national park regions
• Renowned local food, wine, and farmers markets, with a strong café culture
• Affordable housing and an excellent work life balance compared with metropolitan living
• Well serviced regional centre with quality schools, shopping, and essential amenities

Hospital

This regional health service provides comprehensive acute and paediatric care across multiple campuses, serving a population of around 46,000. Its main hospital has approximately 100 acute beds, a 24‑hour emergency department, critical care, maternity and neonatal services, and a special care nursery, delivering hundreds of babies each year while managing a high clinical workload across emergency and inpatient care.

Requirements

• Onshore Candidates are highly recommended to apply!Registered with AHPRA and have at least 12 months recent experience
• On RACP training program
• IMG's with RACP interview date
• IMG's assessed by RACP and found to be substantially comparable.