Employment Details
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Location: Goulburn Base Hospital
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Hours Per Week: As required by facility
Applications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026
Job Description
Goulburn Base Hospital is a Level 4 paediatric facility that admits children from Goulburn, Crookwell, Yass and Braidwood hospitals. The Consultant Paediatrician is responsible for providing high‐quality independent care to paediatric patients aged 0–16 years (occasionally up to 18 years in the case of chronic conditions) in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves acute and outpatient care, neonatal resuscitation, and collaborative work with maternity, emergency, and regional services.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide consultant‐level care for paediatric inpatients, outpatients, and emergency presentations.
* Attend all high‐risk and elective Caesarean sections and deliveries as required.
* Manage acute paediatric and neonatal emergencies, including initial stabilisation and coordination with NETS for transfer.
* Operate independently with minimal on‐site support, including during after‐hours periods.
* Participate in a 24‐hour on‐call roster, with handover at 8:00 am.
* Provide continuous consultant‐level coverage during on‐call shifts, including overnight.
* Provide out‐of‐clinic prescriptions and triage new referrals.
* Supervise registrar and RMO outpatient clinics.
* Conduct general paediatric clinics, with a high proportion of children presenting with behavioural and developmental concerns.
* Complete all clinical documentation accurately and promptly using the hospital's electronic medical record (eMR) system.
* Complete discharge summaries for patients going home after hours.
* Work collaboratively with other departments (maternity, emergency, surgery and other health professionals).
* Liaise with external referrers (GPs, regional hospitals) for referrals, consultations, and patient transfers.
* Adapt to and comply with local hospital policies and procedures where available.
* Demonstrate current competency in neonatal resuscitation and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS).
* Maintain registration and credentials in accordance with NSW Health and Medical Board requirements.
Selection Criteria
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics at the rank of consultant, including competency in neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation, and management of acute paediatric emergencies.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience with child and adolescent medicine, including children with complex care requirements, and experience in assessment and management of behavioural and developmental conditions in an outpatient setting.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to provide clinical leadership within a regional hospital setting, including availability to participate in an on‐call roster.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including timely clinical documentation, outpatient correspondence, and communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision of junior medical staff, clinical research, simulation, continuing professional development and participation in quality improvement activities.
* Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance principles including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, and commitment to compliance with NSW Health policies and NSW Local Health District procedures.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination
This is a Category 'A' position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. OASV requirements include proof of vaccination against influenza and are compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health‐owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only where no suitable permanent resident or citizen has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions of the visa. Southern NSW Local Health District may support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
Contact
The Director of Medical Services, Goulburn Base Hospital – Dr Pradeepkumar Mishra – .
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