Staff Specialist Paediatrician

Sante Recruitment; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Superannuation options

Professional development

Research and teaching opportunities

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, Victoria, seeks a Consultant Paediatrician to join a collaborative team delivering inpatient and outpatient care while engaging in teaching, research and service development. The role combines clinical work with academic involvement at Deakin University Rural Clinical School.

The position offers leadership opportunities, ongoing professional development and a balanced coastal lifestyle in regional Victoria.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration.
• Demonstrated expertise in Paediatric Medicine.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, research, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient paediatric services within South West Healthcare.
• Teach and supervise medical students and junior doctors.
• Engage in research activities and apply for service development projects.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and future regional paediatrics planning.

Job description

Consultant Paediatrician Warrnambool, Victoria Coastal Lifestyle | Teaching Hospital | Deakin University Appointment Opportunities

Shape the Future of Paediatric Care on Victoria's Stunning Great South Coast

Sante Recruitment is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician to join the growing specialist team at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, Victoria.

This is an outstanding career move for a specialist seeking a rewarding clinical role combined with teaching, research, and service development opportunities in one of Australia's most desirable regional coastal locations.

Working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist inpatient and outpatient paediatric services while helping deliver high-quality, family-centred care to children and young people across South West Victoria.

The Opportunity This permanent full-time position offers an attractive mix of clinical practice, teaching, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

The Role Includes

• Public inpatient and outpatient paediatric services
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
• Teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors
• Research opportunities through the onsite Deakin University Rural Clinical School
• Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to the future direction of paediatric services across the region

This is an ideal role for a paediatrician seeking meaningful clinical work while maintaining an enviable work-life balance.

South West Healthcare South West Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in South West Victoria and serves a catchment population exceeding 100,000 people.

The Service Provides

• Acute and sub-acute care
• Mental health services
• Rehabilitation services
• Aged care services
• Community and primary healthcare programs

As the lead health service for the South West region, South West Healthcare continues to expand specialist services and invest in innovative models of care.

The organisation maintains a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and workforce development.

Paediatricians Have Opportunities To

• Teach and mentor medical students
• Participate in clinical education programs
• Engage in research activities
• Develop academic interests alongside clinical practice

For specialists who enjoy teaching and professional development, Warrnambool offers a unique blend of regional medicine and academic engagement.

Live and Work in Warrnambool

Located on Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road coastline, Warrnambool offers an exceptional lifestyle that combines coastal living with excellent healthcare infrastructure.

Imagine Finishing Clinic And Being Minutes From

• Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
• Whale watching along the Southern Ocean
• Cycling trails and outdoor recreation
• Boutique wineries and gourmet food experiences
• Surfing, fishing and boating
• Easy access to the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park

Unlike Major Metropolitan Centres, Warrnambool Offers

• Affordable housing
• Excellent public and private schools
• Minimal commuting
• Strong community connections
• Outstanding work-life balance

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Competitive specialist remuneration package
• Salary packaging benefits
• Novated leasing options
• Additional superannuation opportunities
• Ongoing professional development support
• Clinical supervision and mentoring
• Leadership and resilience development programs
• Research and teaching opportunities
• Excellent employment conditions
• Coastal lifestyle with genuine work-life balance

Requirements Applicants Should Possess

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
• Demonstrated expertise in Paediatric Medicine
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred careli>
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, research, and service development

International Applicants Welcome Applications Are Encouraged From

• UK-trained Paediatricians holding CCT
• Irish, New Zealand and Canadian trained specialists
• Substantially Comparable specialists seeking a pathway to Australian specialist recognition
• International candidates eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA

Discover the Best of Regional Specialist Practice This is a rare opportunity to combine fulfilling specialist paediatric practice, academic involvement, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle within one of Victoria's leading regional health services.

Join a supportive team, make a genuine difference to children's health, and enjoy a lifestyle that many metropolitan specialists only dream about.