Specialist/Consultant Paediatrician

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South Australia
Up to $621K + Relocation + Flexible FTE
Specialist/Consultant Paediatrician
Outdoor Living – Fishing, hiking, camping, boating, and national parks all within reach.
Are you a Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician looking to combine meaningful clinical impact with genuine lifestyle balance?
This is a rare opportunity to shape regional paediatric services while enjoying one of South Australia’s most naturally stunning locations.

Why?
  • Affordable housing
  • Minimal commute times
  • Access to public and private schooling
  • Family-friendly community
  • Outdoor lifestyle with hiking, camping, fishing and national parks
  • A relaxed pace without compromising professional standards
This is regional medicine at its best high clinical value, real community impact, and space to breathe outside of work.

The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role where you will:
  • Deliver high-quality paediatric and neonatal care
  • Support regional and remote outreach across northern South Australia
  • Contribute to maternal-child health and early intervention services
  • Provide culturally safe care, particularly for Aboriginal children
  • Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
  • Supervise and mentor junior medical staff
  • Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Participate in on-call services within a well-supported team
You’ll work within a collaborative regional network while maintaining strong links to tertiary children’s services.

The Package
Package includes:
  • Award salary
  • Managerial and remote call allowances
  • Professional development support
  • Attraction & Retention Allowance
  • Superannuation
  • Private practice opportunities (where applicable)
Additional benefits:
  • Relocation assistance (for eligible applicants)
  • Accommodation support (conditions apply)
  • Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
  • Multiple vacancies available
About You
We are seeking:
  • FRACP (General Paediatrics & Child Health)
  • Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  • Experience in public hospital paediatrics
  • A commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care
  • Teaching experience (desirable but highly regarded)
Why Consider This Role?
  • Senior leadership without metropolitan congestion
  • Competitive remuneration with private practice potential
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Opportunity to influence regional child health strategy
  • Strong professional development support
If you’re ready to practise meaningful paediatrics while enjoying lifestyle flexibility, this role deserves your consideration.

How do I Apply:
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at nickiw@ccjobs.com.au.
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on 0401010048

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Adelaide - South Australia 

Industry:

Paediatrics

Salary:

$ - $ Up to $621K + Relocation + Flexible FTE

Contact Name:

Nicki Wade

Contact Email:

nickiw@ccjobs.com.au

Contact Number:

0401010048

Job Reference:

BH-25143

Date Published:

23-02-2026

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