Consultant Paediatrician – Warrnambool, Victoria
Coastal Lifestyle | Teaching Hospital | Deakin University Appointment Opportunities
Shape the Future of Paediatric Care on Victoria's Stunning Great South Coast
The Opportunity
This permanent full‐time position offers an attractive mix of clinical practice, teaching, mentoring, and leadership opportunities in one of Australia's most desirable regional coastal locations.
The Role Includes
* Public inpatient and outpatient paediatric services
* Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
* Teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors
* Research opportunities through the onsite Deakin University Rural Clinical School
* Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
* Contribution to the future direction of paediatric services across the region
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient paediatric care across South West Victoria.
* Collaborate with allied health professionals and local specialists to deliver comprehensive care.
* Mentor junior doctors and medical students.
* Engage in clinical education programs.
* Conduct clinical research and contribute to academic literature.
* Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
* Specialist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligibility for registration.
* Demonstrated expertise in Paediatric Medicine.
* Commitment to high‐quality, patient‐centred care.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
* Interest in teaching, mentoring, research, and service development.
Benefits
* Competitive specialist remuneration package.
* Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
* Additional superannuation opportunities.
* Ongoing professional development and leadership support.
* Clinical supervision and mentoring.
* Research and teaching opportunities through Deakin University.
* Excellent employment conditions and work‐life balance.
* Coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, wineries, national parks and the Great Ocean Road.
* Affordable housing options and excellent public and private schools.
Location
Warrnambool is located on Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road coastline, offering an exceptional lifestyle that combines coastal living with excellent healthcare infrastructure.
International Applicants Welcome
* UK‐trained Paediatricians holding CCT.
* Irish, New Zealand, Canadian and other internationally trained specialists.
* Substantially comparable specialists seeking a pathway to Australian specialist recognition.
* International candidates eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA.
Key Attributes
This role is ideal for paediatricians seeking meaningful clinical work while maintaining an enviable work‐life balance and contributing to a leading regional health service.
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