Consultant Paediatrician | Gippsland Region
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Paediatrician to join a well-established regional paediatric service providing hospital and community care across a broad catchment in eastern Victoria.
This is a full-time ongoing consultant role with immediate start available, offering the chance to work across inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and outreach paediatric services within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
What’s on Offer
✔ 2 full-time consultant paediatrician positions available
✔ Strong focus on community paediatrics and outreach care
✔ Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary environment
✔ Salary packaging and employee benefits
✔ Varied clinical workload across hospital and community settings
✔ Regional lifestyle with strong community connection
The Role
You will provide specialist paediatric services across a busy regional health service covering inpatient, emergency, neonatal, outpatient, and community care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery of high-quality paediatric care across hospital and community settings
- Participation in emergency and inpatient paediatric services
- Community paediatrics clinics and regional outreach (including surrounding areas)
- Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team including allied health and nursing staff
- Contribution to neonatal care including resuscitation and stabilisation support
- Supporting clinical governance, service development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervision and support of junior medical staff and trainees
What We’re Looking For
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – essential
- Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Paediatrics
- Strong experience in general paediatrics across hospital and community settings
- Demonstrated competence in neonatal care and resuscitation
- Commitment to rural and regional healthcare delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work across a broad and varied clinical scope
Why This Role?
This is a rewarding opportunity to step into a senior paediatric role where your work has direct and meaningful impact across a regional community.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team with a strong reputation for community-based paediatrics, outreach services, and collaborative care, while enjoying a balanced regional lifestyle.
About Paragon Medics
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