Developmental & Behavioural or General Paediatrician

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Developmental & Behavioural or General Paediatrician to join the Paediatric department.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, Mernda Community Hospital, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

Northern Health is excited to invite applications for the position of Developmental & Behavioural or General Paediatrician.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the Paediatric community outreach clinics based at Mernda Community Hospital
• Supervision and training of junior medical staff (including advanced paediatric/community registrars)
• Providing direct and indirect supervision for the Paediatric community registrars
• Contributing to case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings
• Liaising with internal and external stake holders regarding factors that impact on the care of children attending the paediatric clinics at Northern Health (eg: Local schools, MCHN, GPs, NDIS co-ordinators and providers etc)
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision in the Unit

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent
• A fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or equivalent)

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. You can contact: Head of Unit Paediatrics, Rami Subhi '' or The Divisional Director Women's and Children's David Tran ''.

Alternatively, please call the Divisional Personal Assistant on telephone

Applications close 26 November 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.