The Position An opportunity exists for a General Paediatrician wishing to make a real and enduring difference to the paediatric landscape of North Western Queensland. Remote Australia with its ruggedness and beauty also includes a diverse range of clinical pathology which is both engaging and challenging to clinicians of all disciplines. For an enthusiastic paediatrician, based in Mount Isa, the position offers a unique opportunity to influence the further development and expansion of paediatric services within the region, while also managing diverse and sometimes quite complex paediatric conditions rarely seen in metropolitan centres. Health Service This position offers a rich clinical environment encompassing general paediatric medicine, community paediatrics, and Level 4 neonatology. The North West Hospital and Health Service region serves a population of around 32,000 people, with about 23% of the population under 14 years of age and approximately 23% of all residents identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, creating a substantial focus on culturally safe healthcare delivery for this latter group. Services extend beyond Mount Isa to patients from neighbouring regions, including communities in the Northern Territory (such as Lake Nash and Alpurrurulam Community) and areas south of Mount Isa. Paediatric care is also delivered through telehealth and outreach clinics to towns and remote Indigenous communities across the region. The hospital is affiliated with James Cook University (Townsville) Medical School as a teaching hospital and is also accredited with the RACP for Advanced Registrar Training in General and Rural Paediatrics with Perinatal component. Accordingly, teaching, training and research opportunities exist within the scope of this position. The Location Whilst this remote location can sometimes be seen as harsh place, an attractive remuneration package exists to appropriately compensate for the workload and the location. Both the organisation and its Executive are highly supportive of the paediatric team which has a high profile within the community of North Western Queensland Essential Criteria Doctors must have their FRACP and Specialist Registration with AHPRA. Overseas trained consultants may also be considered if they're eligible for the expedited pathway. Doctors requiring peer review as advised by the RACP wil not be considered. The Package Approximate remuneration package of $536 199 - $663 108 per annum About Skilled Medical Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com To Apply For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Will Macdonald by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on 44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100. For Other Job Opportunities Skilled Medical has a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 900 100 or in London on 0333 444 2000, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board. This permanent position is suitable for a qualified overseas candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.