Consultant Paediatrician

  • Broad general paediatrics role with inpatient, outpatient, ED and community clinics
  •  2 positions available in a supportive multidisciplinary team with registrar and HMO support
  • Teaching hospital environment with strong university affiliations

Where you’ll be working
You’ll be joining a well-established sub-regional public health service that is the primary provider of acute, aged care and community health services across a large rural catchment.

The service operates across multiple campuses and offers a comprehensive range of clinical services including a 24/7 emergency department, critical care, operating theatres, neonatal services, oncology and dialysis. 

The paediatric unit has a strong reputation within the region, providing inpatient, outpatient and community-based paediatric services, as well as outreach to surrounding communities.

You’ll work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to a service that plays a key role as a referral centre for neighbouring health services.

The organisation is also an accredited teaching site, supporting medical students and trainees in partnership with a leading Australian university. 

The hospital has a Level 4 Obstetric service with a capability of 34 weeks and a Level 3 Nursery.

The service includes a 24 hour inpatient and emergency department service.

There were approximately 430 births, average 650 general paediatric admissions.

ED presentations were 16,600 of which approximately 25% are paediatric.

The service operates a community paediatrics clinic 5 days per week and outreach services.

The paediatric service has an establishment of up to 4 specialist paediatricians, 1 paediatric advanced trainee registrar and 1 HMO.

The paediatric service has a strong reputation of providing community paediatrics clinics across the region and a referral centre for the neighbouring hospitals.

Where you’ll be living
This role is based in a well-connected regional centre in Victoria, offering an outstanding lifestyle balance.

The area provides easy access to beaches, lakes, alpine regions and national parks, making it ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.

The community offers quality primary and secondary schools, essential services, sporting clubs and a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

Compared with metropolitan centres, housing is significantly more affordable, commute times are short, and day-to-day living is simpler without sacrificing access to amenities or natural beauty.

With the city of Melbourne only 2 hours drive away you also have access to all the city action.

Salary information
Expect a salary package from $350,000 - $490,000 depending on seniority.

Requirements  

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

Paediatricians from the UK or Ireland may be eligible for registration via the Expedited Specialist pathway.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 21/01/2026
  • Rate: from $350,000 - $490,000 depending on seniority
  • Location: Gippsland Mc,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 480 002 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-5395
  • Posted: 2026-01-21 06:22:03 -

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