Consultant Paediatrician | Regional NSW

Consultant Paediatrician | Regional NSWReferral Service

An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Paediatrician to join a growing regional referral service delivering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care across a diverse regional community.

This permanent full-time Staff Specialist position offers broad clinical exposure across inpatient, outpatient and neonatal services, supported by an experienced consultant team, expanding junior medical workforce, strong tertiary partnerships, and opportunities in teaching and research.

✔ Permanent full-time Staff Specialist appointment
✔ Salary package up to ~$230K + superannuation
✔ Rural Workforce Incentive payments available
✔ Expanding paediatric service with additional consultant positions
✔ Broad inpatient, outpatient and neonatal practice
✔ Strong multidisciplinary team and consultant support
✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision and academic appointments
✔ Relocation and settlement assistance available
✔ Excellent work-life balance within a vibrant regional community
✔ Opportunity to influence service development and future models of care

You will provide specialist paediatric care across a busy regional referral service, delivering high-quality care to infants, children and adolescents while supporting service growth and education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient paediatric services


• Providing neonatal care, including Special Care Nursery support for infants from 34 weeks' gestation


• Managing a broad range of acute, developmental and behavioural paediatric presentations


• Participating in on-call, consultation, telehealth and outreach services


• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to medical education


• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team


• Participating in research, quality improvement and clinical governance activities


• Supporting ongoing development of regional paediatric and neonatal services

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP - Paediatrics) or equivalent specialist qualification


• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA


• Strong experience in general paediatrics across inpatient and outpatient settings


• Competence in neonatal assessment and Special Care Nursery management


• Commitment to teaching, supervision and ongoing professional development


• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills


• Interest in regional medicine, service development and improving child health outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paediatrician seeking a rewarding regional career with genuine clinical breadth and strong professional support.

You'll join an expanding paediatric service offering a varied case mix, significant neonatal exposure, academic opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of paediatric care while enjoying an outstanding regional lifestyle with excellent community amenities and natural surroundings.

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