Queensland Health
Live on the coast. Lead paediatric care.
Salary package up to $520k
IMGS’ assessed as substantially comparable via specialist assessment pathway of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) will be considered
This opportunity is designed for a paediatrician who wants more than just a roster and a clinic list. It’s for someone who wants clinical influence, a supportive consultant team, and a lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around traffic and burnout.
Daily life is simply easier:
- 10–15-minute commute almost anywhere
- Affordable housing compared with major cities
- Strong schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods
- Good cafés, restaurants, markets, and local festivals
- Direct flights to Brisbane and other major cities
- Easy access to beaches and the Islands
- A relaxed coastal lifestyle
This isn’t just another consultant role.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team of seven paediatric consultants delivering evidence-based care in a modern regional referral hospital, while also influencing services across community and rural settings.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Practise across general paediatrics, neonatal care, and community paediatrics
- Work in a family-centred multidisciplinary team
- Teach and mentor trainees, junior doctors, and medical students
- Contribute to research, service development, and quality improvement
- Explore academic opportunities with James Cook University
- Potentially extend services into private healthcare facilities
The clinical environment
You will be based at one of Queensland’s most modern regional hospitals, featuring:
- Child and Adolescent Unit – 12 beds
- Special Care Nursery – 8 beds
- Clinical Service Capability Framework Level 4
- Modern facilities with leading clinical technology
What you’ll bring
We are looking for paediatricians who:
- Hold Specialist Registration with AHPRA(or are eligible)
- Have FRACP in Paediatrics or eligibility
- Bring experience in general paediatrics, neonatal medicine, or community paediatrics
- Enjoy teaching, mentoring, and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Are motivated to contribute to service development and clinical excellence
What you’ll get in return
This role offers both professional opportunity and lifestyle balance.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Queensland Health Consultant salary – up to $520k
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Professional development leave and allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
Apply now
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade - nickiw@ccjobs.com.au or for more information please contact Nicki on 0401010048.
