Consultant Paediatrician | Coastal Regional Hospital | Queensland The Opportunity
We are working closely with a well-established coastal regional health service in Queensland to connect with a Consultant Paediatrician for a full‐time appointment within a broad general paediatric service. This role offers a strong mix of inpatient, outpatient and newborn care within a busy regional setting that services both the local community and a wider catchment. The position would suit a consultant seeking a substantive regional appointment with meaningful clinical breadth, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and the opportunity to contribute to service development in a growing health service.
You will work within an integrated model alongside emergency medicine, obstetrics, anaesthetics, general medicine and allied health, with exposure to a varied paediatric case mix. This is an excellent option for a paediatrician who values coastal living while maintaining involvement in a clinically active public hospital service.
The Hospital
* Regional referral role within a well‐established Queensland public health service
* Broad acute capability across emergency, medicine, surgery, obstetrics and paediatrics
* Strong Women's and Children's service interface with inpatient, outpatient and newborn activity
* Busy Emergency Department supporting consistent paediatric presentations
* Integrated multidisciplinary environment with links across inpatient and ambulatory care
* Ongoing service growth supported by investment in regional healthcare infrastructure
* Important referral function for surrounding communities across the wider region
Why Consider This Role
* Coastal regional practice offering strong lifestyle balance without sacrificing clinical volume
* Diverse general paediatric scope across inpatient, ambulatory and neonatal care
* Established regional hospital with broad specialty support and referral importance
* Opportunity to build a visible consultant profile within a growing service
* Suitable for Fellows and IMGs assessed as partially or substantially comparable
The Location
Set in a coastal Queensland centre, this position offers the balance many consultants look for — a relaxed lifestyle, strong local amenities and easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation and family‐friendly communities. The region combines affordability and livability with the benefit of practising in a hospital that remains clinically busy and regionally important.
Requirements
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP – Paediatrics)
* Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
* International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as partially or substantially comparable
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