Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician

Key Highlights

• Specialist Paediatric Role: Provide expert child protection medical and forensic services to support children and young people experiencing abuse and neglect.


• Leadership and Advocacy: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and interagency partners to ensure holistic, trauma-informed care.

Join a healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred medical and forensic care.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes for vulnerable children and adolescents.

As a Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and expert medical support in child protection cases, including child sexual assault, physical abuse, and neglect.


• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care in collaboration with paediatricians, forensic specialists, and psychosocial teams.


• Participate in the district-wide on-call roster for child protection and sexual assault cases.


• Support medical, nursing, and allied health staff in managing complex child protection presentations.


• Develop and implement local systems to monitor, audit, and improve child protection services.


• Contribute to training, research, and policy development to enhance child protection responses at both local and state levels.


• Work closely with interagency partners, including police, child protection services, and community organisations, to ensure a coordinated approach to child safety.

• Competitive Salary Package: Indicative remuneration based on classification and experience


• Salary sacrificing options


• Professional development opportunities


• Flexible work arrangements


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• On-call allowances for applicable positions

• MBBS or equivalent, with registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.


• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division).


• Formal training in forensic medicine (or willingness to complete within six months of appointment).


• Experience in child protection medicine, including child sexual assault and complex care cases.


• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and interagency networks.


• Understanding of cultural safety and the ability to provide appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and diverse communities.


• Commitment to quality improvement, education, and ongoing professional development.

At Paragon Medics, we are dedicated to supporting your professional growth and well-being, helping you build a fulfilling and impactful career in paediatric medicine.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!