Specialist Paediatrician - Pathway to Good Health Program

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study留

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE rewards program

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health invites applications for a Specialist Paediatrician to join the Pathway to Good Health program, delivering health screening and planning for children in out-of-home care across the Goulburn region.

This fixed-term, part-time role (10 hours per fortnight) involves clinical leadership, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and close work with Child Protection to provide trauma-informed, comprehensive health care. Applications close 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Developmental and psychosocial assessments in children entering or re-entering care.
• Trauma-informed approach in paediatric care settings.
• Collaborative care planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services within the Pathway to Good Health program.
• Lead and supervise clinicians in the PTGH team.

Skills

Developmental-behavioural paediatrics

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Job description

Job title: Specialist Paediatrician - Pathway to Good Health Program

Employment type: Fixed Term Part Time (Parental Leave Cover Until March 2027)

Hours per fortnight: 10

Classification: Staff Specialist Year 1 - 9 (HN16 - HN56)

Location:Community Health

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kate Fagan on [e-mail]

About the role

The Pathway to Good Health initiative is a Victorian Government-funded program that provides comprehensive health screening, assessment, referral and health planning for children and young people aged 0–17 years entering or re-entering statutory out-of-home care. GV Health’s Community Health program, in partnership with Primary Care Connect Shepparton, has been funded to deliver this initiative across the Goulburn region as a pilot project until 30 June 2027.

A unique opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Paediatrician to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team alongside a Health Navigator (Registered Nurse), Psychologist and Speech Pathologist to deliver regular clinics to jointly assess children’s health and wellbeing and develop comprehensive health management plans for each child. As a member of the Pathway to Good Health team you will work closely with Child Protection staff and other key services throughout the Goulburn region to support the provision of coordinated and targeted health care for children and young people in out of home care. In this role you will also provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to other clinicians within the PTGH team, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality trauma-informed care.

The Pathway to Good Health clinic operates from GV Health’s Corio Street campus. Access to fleet vehicles is available to support service delivery across the region as needed.

Successful candidate will have

• Training and experience in developmental-behavioural paediatrics/community child and adolescent health.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive developmental, physical and psychosocial assessments for children and young people entering or re-entering out-of-home care, ensuring timely identification of health and developmental needs.
• Understanding of the child protection and out-of-home care systems and the impacts of trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment on child development and mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared care planning and supporting coordinated service delivery.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm