Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician – Flexible, Play-Based Care

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd; Brisbane; Hybride; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

Medical degree

FRACP or equivalent

Description du poste

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

Apply

If you are interested in joining Neurodiverse Playhouse and helping us shape an innovative, child-centred model of developmental care, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV and a brief introduction outlining your clinical interests, experience and what appeals to you about the Neurodiverse Playhouse model to: [e-mail]

Confidential enquiries are very welcome. We are commencing conversations now for a 2027 start, with flexibility around the structure of the role for the right person.

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