Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician

Manual Music; Darwin; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Darwin, Australia seeks a Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician to deliver specialist care to children across various settings. This role includes supervision of junior staff and outreach to remote communities, with a focus on ongoing education and quality improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Visa/sponsorship for eligible candidates

Live in a vibrant, tropical city

Diverse patient population

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia or eligibility.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or comparable qualification.
• Commitment to Indigenous health and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care for children admitted to the general paediatric ward.
• Conduct regular ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Deliver outreach paediatric services to regional hospitals.

Skills

Acute paediatrics

Developmental paediatrics

Behavioural paediatrics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

Salary package up to $380,000 + Visa/Sponsorship for eligible candidates

We are seeking Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician to join a dedicated team, providing specialist paediatric care to inpatient and ambulatory patients across the Hospital, regional hospitals, and remote communities. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to postgraduate education and supervise paediatric trainees.

About the Location

From sparkling blue waters and a bustling harbour to Asian-influenced cuisine and year-round tropical weather, this city offers an adventurer's paradise. The proximity to Asia, tropical outdoor lifestyle, and unique medical environment make this an exciting and fulfilling place to live and work.

Why join us?

• Live in a vibrant, tropical, cosmopolitan city offering laid-back living and a healthy dose of adventure
• Easy commute to work
• Visa/sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Diverse patient population, including urban, regional, and remote communities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care for children admitted to the general paediatric ward, including after-hours cover
• Conduct regular ward rounds and outpatient clinics, incorporating supervision and teaching of junior staff
• Deliver outreach paediatric services to regional hospitals and remote communities
• Offer specialist advice to non-paediatric colleagues locally and in remote centres
• Engage in continuing medical education, teaching, peer review, research, and quality improvement
• Collaborate on policy, procedure, and guideline development in line with best practice
• Model exemplary leadership to foster a positive workplace culture

About the Hospital

• 360-bed teaching hospital, servicing a population of over 140,000
• Diverse patient mix, including urban, regional, and remote communities

Essential Criteria

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or eligibility)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (or RACP substantially comparable)
• Skills in acute, developmental, and behavioural paediatrics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-culturally
• Commitment to Indigenous health, child protection, and trauma-informed care
• Dedication to ongoing education, teaching, research, and quality improvement

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Nicki Wade at [e-mail] or call 0401 010 048 for a confidential discussion.