General Paediatrician Opportunity – Make a Real Impact in Mount Isa
Permanent full-time role for a General Paediatrician in Mount Isa, offering leadership, teaching, and diverse clinical practice in a remote North West Queensland setting.
About The Role
This role provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on paediatric healthcare in North West Queensland. Based in Mount Isa, you will provide leadership, clinical care, and teaching while managing diverse paediatric cases rarely seen in metropolitan centres.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop paediatric services while providing expert clinical care.
* Supervise and mentor junior staff, medical students, and residents.
* Contribute to quality improvement, governance, and patient safety.
* Deliver culturally safe care and support research and education initiatives.
Working with us
Competitive pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $663,108 p.a.
* Base salary ranges between $216,643 and $274,678 p.a. (L18-L27) (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee)
* 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
* Attraction and retention incentive allowance (Assigned Model)
* Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary
* Motor vehicle allowance.
* Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
* Inaccessibility allowance.
* Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
* Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally ,
our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
* Registration as a Specialist Paediatrician, or other relevant speciality, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* FRACP (Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians) or equivalent.
* C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital And Health Service / Unit
The
North West Hospital and Health Service
(NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dr Viliame Sotutu on
Applications close: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
Occupational group
Health - Medical