Developmental Paediatrician | Spring Hill, Brisbane

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurodiverse Playhouse in Brisbane invites a Developmental Paediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team in 2027 and help shape an innovative, neuroaffirming model of developmental care.

We are looking for a curious and collaborative paediatrician with an interest in child-led, play-based care, movement and sensory-motor development, autism and ADHD, and emerging areas of neurodevelopmental medicine, including photobiomodulation, EEG, TMS, microbiome research.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised medical degree and be eligible to practise medicine in Australia.
• Hold current specialist registration with Ahpra in Paediatrics and Child Health, with no restrictions incompatible with the role.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics & Child Health, or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised for specialist registration in Australia.
• Demonstrated training and/or substantial clinical experience in developmental and behavioural paediatrics, community child health or neurodevelopmental medicine.
• Eligible for a Medicare provider number and specialist Medicare billing at the Neurodiverse Playhouse practice location.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance and meet relevant continuing professional development requirements.
• Meet all applicable requirements for working with children and vulnerable young people in Queensland.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with children, families and multidisciplinary health professionals.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will hold a recognised medical degree and be eligible to practise medicine in Australia.
• Hold current specialist registration with Ahpra in Paediatrics and Child Health, with no restrictions incompatible with the role.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics & Child Health, or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised for specialist registration in Australia.
• Have demonstrated training and/or substantial clinical experience in developmental and behavioural paediatrics, community child health or neurodevelopmental medicine.
• Be eligible for a Medicare provider number and specialist Medicare billing at the Neurodiverse Playhouse practice location.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance and meet relevant continuing professional development requirements.
• Meet all applicable requirements for working with children and vulnerable young people in Queensland.
• Have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with children, families and multidisciplinary health professionals.

Education

Medical degree

FRACP or equivalent

Job description

Developmental Paediatrician | Spring Hill, Brisbane

Date published: Oct 6, 2026, 16:24 PM

Location

Neurodiverse Playhouse 86 Astor Tce, Spring Hill 4000

Description

Neurodiverse Playhouse is seeking a Developmental Paediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team in Brisbane in 2027 and help shape an innovative, neuroaffirming model of developmental care.

We are looking for a curious and collaborative paediatrician with an interest in child-led, play-based care, movement and sensory-motor development, autism and ADHD, and emerging areas of neurodevelopmental medicine, including:

• photobiomodulation
• EEG
• TMS
• microbiome research

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside allied health clinicians in a flexible role and contribute to the development of integrated, evidence-informed pathways that support the whole child — their development, health, regulation, movement, communication, participation and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will:

• hold a recognised medical degree and be eligible to practise medicine in Australia
• hold current specialist registration with Ahpra in Paediatrics and Child Health, with no restrictions incompatible with the role
• hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics & Child Health, or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised for specialist registration in Australia
• have demonstrated training and/or substantial clinical experience in developmental and behavioural paediatrics, community child health or neurodevelopmental medicine
• be eligible for a Medicare provider number and specialist Medicare billing at the Neurodiverse Playhouse practice location
• maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance and meet relevant continuing professional development requirements
• meet all applicable requirements for working with children and vulnerable young people in Queensland
• have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with children, families and multidisciplinary health professionals

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