Specialist Paediatrician

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd is assisting a regional hospital in north-east Victoria to recruit an experienced Paediatric Consultant. The role will deliver high-quality care in inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide leadership and supervision to junior clinicians.

The successful candidate will be registered with AHPRA and may be on the RACP training program or eligible via IMG pathways, with opportunities for involvement in teaching

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AHPRA to practice in Australia.
• On RACP training program or equivalently eligible for specialist training pathways.
• IMGs eligible for Competent Authority Pathway (UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, NZ) or with RACP interview date.
• IMGs assessed by RACP and found to be substantially comparable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality paediatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Job description

Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Paediatric Consultant to deliver high-quality care to children in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide leadership and supervision to junior staff.

Why Join this Hospital?

• Major regional health service supporting a 300,000+ population catchment across north-east Victoria and southern NSW.
• 3,000+ staff and a 400+ bed service, providing comprehensive acute, sub-acute and community care.
• Busy ED with 70,000+ presentations annually, offering broad and high-acuity clinical exposure.
• Strong teaching culture, including RANZCOG-accredited training and active medical education programs.
• Major investment in infrastructure, including a recent $35M+ ED expansion and a $550M+ redevelopment underway with new theatres, expanded ICU and 110 additional beds.
• Located in a thriving regional hub offering great lifestyle, outdoor recreation and easy access to major cities.

Location

With a population of around 100,000 this vibrant regional city combines the amenities of a major regional centre with a relaxed community feel. The city is approximately 3 hours from Melbourne and around 5–6 hours from Sydney, with excellent road, rail and air connections including a regional airport with frequent flights to Melbourne and Sydney, providing easy access to international travel. The region is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty, with national parks, wineries and the Victorian High Country all within easy reach offering year-round activities such as hiking, cycling, skiing, boating and food and wine experiences. Families are well supported with a wide range of high-quality public and private schools, as well as access to universities and vocational training providers. With affordable housing, excellent sporting facilities, thriving cafés and cultural events, and a welcoming community, the area offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle for clinicians and their families seeking a rewarding move to regional Australia.

Requirements

To apply you must either be:

• Registered with AHPRA and have at least 12 months recent experience
• On RACP training program
• IMG's eligible for Competent Authority Pathway - UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, NZ
• IMG's with RACP interview date
• IMG's assessed by RACP and found to be substantially comparable.