Regional Paediatrician (Part-Time) - Inpatient & Neonatal Care

Gippsland Health Alliance; Warragul; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul invites applications for a Paediatrician to join the Paediatric team. The role covers inpatient, outpatient and neonatal paediatric care, with on-call duties as required, contributing to education and clinical governance.

The successful candidate will be MBBS-eligible with AHPRA, and hold FRACP in Paediatrics or equivalent, with specialist registration. A collaborative, family‑centred care approach is essential.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the RACP in Paediatrics & Child Health Division, or equivalent recognised in Australia.
• Specialist registration with AHPRA in Paediatrics and Child Health.
• Extensive clinical experience in assessment and management of infants, children and adolescents including acute and general paediatric presentations.
• Neonatal care experience including assessment and stabilisation of newborns.
• Ability to provide high-quality inpatient, outpatient and consultative paediatric care.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and carers.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, governance, quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site paediatric services including inpatient and outpatient care and neonatal care within service capability.
• Offer consultation and advice to ED, Paediatric Unit, Special Care Nursery and local GPs.
• Participate in paediatric outpatient clinics and newborn assessments.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and education of junior medical staff and learners.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education/mentoring

Education

MBBS or equivalent eligible for AHPRA registration

Fellowship of RACP (Paediatrics & Child Health Division)

AHPRA Specialist endorsement in Paediatrics

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul invites applications for a Paediatrician to join the Paediatric team. The role covers inpatient, outpatient and neonatal paediatric care, with on-call duties as required, contributing to education and clinical governance.

The successful candidate will be MBBS-eligible with AHPRA, and hold FRACP in Paediatrics or equivalent, with specialist registration. A collaborative, family‑centred care approach is essential.