Specialist/Senior Specialist Paediatrics

Darwin, NT
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

This is your opportunity to combine clinical excellence, community outreach, and meaningful service in one of Australia's most unique healthcare settings.

Work in a diverse, challenging clinical environment with fascinating pathology
Live in a welcoming regional hub with easy access to national parks and the Top End’s natural beauty
Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team making a genuine difference every day
Accommodation and relocation assistance
This beautiful and unique part of the world blends natural wonder with modern convenience—offering a lifestyle that many travel across the globe to experience.
Live in a region with gorges, thermal springs, rodeos, canoe marathons, and more

Make a Difference in Rural Child Health

Deliver inpatient care to neonatal and paediatric patients
Lead outpatient and remote community outreach clinics
Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with teaching and research opportunities

Remuneration: up to$347,549
Plus:

On-call and professional allowances
Relocation and repatriation support
Hospital salary packaging
11.5% superannuation
6 weeks recreation leave
2 weeks professional development leave

Hospital:
This is a 209-bed teaching hospital servicing more than 1 million square kilometres across Central Australia and the Barkly region. It is affiliated with Flinders University and Charles Darwin University, and works closely with Tennant Creek Hospital, regional clinics, and major tertiary centres in Adelaide.Paediatrics:

30-bed dedicated paediatric ward
8-bed neonatal unit caring for infants

32 weeks or
1500g * Outreach clinics and developmental paediatrics services

Current team: 7 consultants, 7 registrars (ward), 2 registrars (community/outreach)

Your Role:
As a Specialist or Senior Specialist, you will:

Deliver high-quality neonatal and paediatric inpatient care
Lead outpatient and remote community clinics
Supervise and teach junior doctors and medical students
Engage in service development, quality improvement and research

You Bring:

Fellowship with RACP (Paediatrics) or equivalent
Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Flexibility to adapt to diverse clinical needs
A genuine passion for rural and Indigenous child health

Essential Selection Criteria * Specialist QualificationFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) PAEDS or an equivalent qualification (RACP assessed as substantially comparable). * Indigenous Health CommitmentDemonstrated interest in and commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. * Ongoing Professional DevelopmentEvidence of ongoing participation in continuing education, clinical teaching, research, and quality assurance initiatives. * Cultural CompetenceAbility to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly in a remote or regional healthcare setting. How do I Apply:
Please forward your resume/cover letter 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

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