Role
Barwon Health is advertising for an exciting opportunity for dual trained neonatologists-general paediatricians, neonatologists and general paediatricians with a special interest in neonates, to join our team from January 2024.
These positions will make up a total of 13 neonatal paediatricians providing service to a unique combined neonatal service, covering both one of only two Level 5 neonatal units in Victoria (UHG) as well as the Special Care Nursery of St John of God Geelong Hospital.
The Neonatal Paediatric Unit at Barwon Health will operate closely with the General Paediatric Unit to provide an encompassing paediatric service to the Geelong and Bellarine communities. There will be a particular emphasis on all medical staff playing an active role in quality and safety improvement initiatives. The unit has immediate access to world standard research through the Deakin University Child Health Research Unit that is heavily embedded in the clinical space.
And after handover there’s ready access to all the surf- and turf-based recreation the Bellarine and Surf Coast has to offer.
We pride ourselves on the team culture we continue to deliberately foster and welcome you to apply to join our team if it fits in your career and lifestyle aspirations!
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in our specialist areas.
1. Flexible working arrangements
2. Professional development
3. Access to employee wellness program
4. Salary packaging
5. Social club
6. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
7. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
8. High standard of schooling options throughout the area
9. A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
10. Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards :
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.