Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician

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Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician
Regional Victoria | Salary Package up to $400,000+ | Coastal Lifestyle | Leadership & Teaching Opportunities
Shape the Future of Child Health

Applications are welcome from overseas-trained Paediatricians who have been assessed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as Substantially Comparable OR those who are eligible via expedited pathway

An exceptional opportunity exists for a Consultant Paediatrician to join a regional health service in regional Victoria.
This is an opportunity to enjoy a rewarding specialist career while living in one of Victoria's most desirable regional locations. Offering an outstanding lifestyle, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's health services, this role is ideal for paediatricians seeking both professional fulfilment and work-life balance. Located just over two hours from Melbourne, this is the gateway to the spectacular Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps. Enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, beautiful natural surroundings and a welcoming community while remaining within easy reach of Melbourne.

Why?
  • Salary package up to $400,000+
  • Affordable housing and family-friendly lifestyle
  • Excellent schools and childcare options
  • Stunning beaches, lakes and outdoor recreation
  • Easy access to Melbourne and international airport connections
  • Strong clinical autonomy and influence
  • Supportive multidisciplinary environment
  • Leadership, teaching and service development opportunities
The Health Service
This well-established regional health service is the major provider of healthcare across the region and surrounding communities.
Services include:
  • More than 110 acute inpatient beds
  • Busy 24-hour Emergency Department
  • Intensive Care and Coronary Care services
  • Operating theatres and day procedure services
  • Oncology and Renal Dialysis services
  • Community and outreach programs
  • Comprehensive outpatient specialist services
The hospital maintains strong relationships with metropolitan tertiary centres and specialist retrieval services, ensuring excellent support for complex and subspecialty cases.

The Role
As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will provide comprehensive paediatric care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • General paediatric inpatient management
  • Specialist outpatient clinics
  • Newborn and neonatal care
  • Developmental and behavioural paediatrics
  • Emergency Department consultations
  • Participation in paediatric on-call services
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Clinical governance and quality improvement activities
  • Teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior doctors and medical students
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of paediatric services within a growing regional health service.

About You
You will possess:
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent specialist qualifications
To be considered please send your resume/cover letter to Nicki Wade 
CC Medical – Specialist Medical Recruitment
Ph +61 401 010 048
E: nickiw@ccjobs.com.au

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melbourne - Victoria 

Industry:

Paediatrics

Salary:

$ - $ Salary Package up to $400,000+

Contact Name:

Nicki Wade

Contact Email:

nickiw@ccjobs.com.au

Contact Number:

0401010048

Job Reference:

BH-25668

Date Published:

09-06-2026

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