Rural Generalist - GP VMO Paediatrics Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (apply eCredential)

NSW Health; Moruya; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for Staff Specialist/GP VMO Rural Generalist in Paediatrics for the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital. The role focuses on high-quality care for infants and children, with a collaborative approach across the multidisciplinary team to improve regional paediatric services.

The position supports ongoing paediatric service development, teaching, and quality improvement in a rural hospital setting on the NSW South Coast.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in paediatric medicine including acute, neonatal and outpatient care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in paediatric service development and projects.
• Demonstrated teamwork with multidisciplinary staff and effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality paediatric care for infants, children and young people.
• Support assessment, treatment and ongoing management in paediatrics.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver accessible regional care.

Skills

Acute paediatrics

Team collaboration

Teaching & training

Patient safety

Education

Fellow of RACGP/ACRRM with Advanced Paediatrics

Job description

Employment Type:Various
Position Classification:Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration:View VMO Rates Here View Staff Specialist Rates Here
Hours Per Week:40
Requisition ID:REQ704065

Applications Close Sunday 8 November 2026

Help shape the future of Paediatric care at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, while building a rewarding rural medical career on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

Where you'll be working

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours’ drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here.

What you'll be doing

As a Staff Specialist/ GP VMO Rural Generalist in Paediatrics at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to infants, children and young people across a range of paediatric presentations. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will support the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of young patients while helping deliver accessible healthcare to regional families and the local community.

Support for

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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Selection Criteria:

• Recognised specialist qualifications - Fellow of The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) with Advanced Skills Training in Paediatrics.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience and competence in general paediatric medicine including acute care, neonatal care and outpatient general paediatrics (including learning, development and behavioural medicine). Demonstrated interest and skills in paediatric service development, innovative models of care, and project leadership is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build collaborative partnerships towards a successful outcome.
• Strong skills in training and capacity building with demonstrated commitment and skills in teaching, continuing self-education, research and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated effective clinical and interpersonal communication skills including effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills and use of information technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
• Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.