Specialist/Senior Specialist Paediatrics

5 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Manual Music Full time
Specialist/Senior Specialist Paediatrics

Department of Paediatrics | Fixed Term up to 5 Years | Full-Time

Overview

Ready to make a real impact in remote paediatrics? This opportunity combines clinical excellence, community outreach, and meaningful service in one of Australia\'s most unique healthcare settings. The role is a fixed-term, full-time position within the Department of Paediatrics.

Responsibilities
  • 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
Paediatrics unit details
  • 30-bed dedicated paediatric ward
  • 8-bed neonatal unit caring for infants >32 weeks or >1500 g
  • Outreach clinics and developmental paediatrics services
  • Current team: 7 consultants, 7 registrars (ward), 2 registrars (community/outreach)
Your Qualifications
  • 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 Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) PAEDS or an equivalent qualification (RACP assessed as substantially comparable)
  • Indigenous Health Commitment — Demonstrated interest in and commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Ongoing Professional Development — Evidence of ongoing participation in continuing education, clinical teaching, research, and quality assurance initiatives
  • Cultural Competence — Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly in a remote or regional healthcare setting
Remuneration & Benefits

Remuneration: up to $347,549

  • 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 serving 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 >1500 g
  • Outreach clinics and developmental paediatrics services
  • Current team: 7 consultants, 7 registrars (ward), 2 registrars (community/outreach)
Your Role
  • 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
How to Apply

Please forward your resume/cover letter to Nicki Wade at For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on

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