Staff Specialist

Position Title: Staff Specialist – Paediatrics

Employment Type: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: Staff Specialist (Level 1) | $186, $229,825.00 per annum, pro rata (IB2023_037)

Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ613184

Applications Close: 23 November 2025

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This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

About the Opportunity

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is seeking two Staff Specialist – Paediatricians

• 1x 0.6 FTE Part Time Permanent
• 1x 0.6 FTE Part Time Temporary – 12-month contract

Step into a fulfilling career where your expertise in paediatrics will make a lasting impact on children and families across regional NSW. Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is the largest referral hospital in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment that supports innovation, education, and excellence in care. As a Staff Specialist in Paediatrics, you'll be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while shaping the future of paediatric medicine in a thriving regional centre. Apply now via eCredential

• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here. (Staff Specialist appointments only)
• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car (Staff Specialist appointments only)
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family (Staff Specialist appointments only)

About You:

You're a compassionate and skilled Paediatrician with specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia. You bring recent clinical experience, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a passion for mentoring junior clinicians. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, communicate with clarity and empathy, and are ready to contribute to teaching, research, and continuous improvement. You're also prepared to participate in the on-call roster and uphold the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. You will bring:

• MBBS or equivalent, with current registration as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• A commitment to clinical excellence, education, and quality improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and teamwork.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and support other MLHD sites as needed.
• Alignment with NSW Health CORE values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.

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• Click here for the Position Description
• Learn more about working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District here.
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Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_015 for more detail.

Contact People

Please contact Dr John Preddy – Clinical Director of Paediatric Services on if you have any questions about this role.

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A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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Selection Criteria

• Holds unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Paediatrics at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.