Paediatrician

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Consultant Paediatrician role at a regional hospital in South Australia offers a broad mix of inpatient, outpatient, and on-call paediatric services with leadership within a multidisciplinary team. You will engage in teaching, training and service development while contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

The position emphasises clinical autonomy, continuity of care, and opportunities to influence paediatric service delivery in a regional referral setting,

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Paediatrics (FRACP) or equivalent.
• Specialist registration with AHPRA or eligibility.
• Commitment to high-quality paediatric clinical care, teaching and quality improvement.
• IMGs assessed as substantially comparable may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient, outpatient and on‑call paediatric services.
• Lead and supervise junior medical staff within a regional team.
• Engage in teaching, training and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to governance, audit and QA activities and participate in research.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Research

Neonatal care

Education

FRACP – Paediatrics

AHPRA Specialist Registration

Job description

Consultant Paediatrician | Regional Hospital | South Australia

The Opportunity

We are working closely with a well‑established regional health service in South Australia to connect with a Consultant Paediatrician seeking a broad and clinically rewarding scope of practice. This role offers a comprehensive mix of inpatient, outpatient, and on‑call paediatric services, including general paediatrics, acute presentations, and neonatal care. You will provide high‑quality clinical care while contributing to leadership within a multidisciplinary team, supporting junior medical staff, and participating in teaching, training, and service development. You will also be actively involved in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to research and continuous medical education. This position is well suited to a paediatrician seeking clinical autonomy, continuity of care, and the ability to influence service delivery within a regional referral environment.

The Hospital

• Regional referral hospital with integrated paediatric and neonatal services
• Broad inpatient, outpatient, and emergency paediatric workload
• 24/7 paediatric service with on‑call requirements
• Strong multidisciplinary team including allied health and community services
• Established links with regional sites and tertiary referral centres
• Active involvement in teaching, research, and quality improvement

Why Consider This Role

• High level of clinical autonomy within a regional setting
• Broad scope across acute, neonatal, and community paediatrics
• Strong involvement in teaching, supervision, and research
• Opportunity to contribute to service planning and development
• Established multidisciplinary and regional referral networks
• Substantially comparable pathway supported

The Location

Situated in a well‑established regional centre, this location offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to coastal landscapes, national parks, and a renowned food and wine region. The area provides affordable living, strong schooling options, and a connected community.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Paediatrics (or equivalent)
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
• Demonstrated commitment to paediatric clinical care, teaching, and quality improvement
• International Medical Graduates assessed as substantially comparable