Staff Specialist/VMO Paediatrician Coastal (Apply via eCredential)
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration: View VMO Rates Here View Staff Specialist Rates Here
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ698808
Applications Close Sunday 11th October -Apply Here
Make Southern NSW Local Health District your place to live and work!
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Come and explore the beautiful Southern NSW Region
The majestic Snowy Mountains, the sparkling Sapphire Coast, the verdant Yass Valley, the Great Dividing Range and the Southern Tablelands – all highlight the unique area that is the Southern NSW region. You’ll find a thriving beef and dairy industry that began in the 1850s in Bega, the cheese capital of Australia. In Goulburn, the Big Merino is a symbol of the 200-year-old local wool industry.
About the opportunities:
South East Regional Hospital (SERH) is a Level 4 Paediatric Unit with 6 paediatric inpatient beds plus 4 short stay beds. The service is currently the receiving hospital for children requiring admission across the Coastal Network. The service supports a well-staffed and experienced emergency department with approximately 4000 paediatric emergency presentations annually at South East Regional Hospital. The service provides telehealth consultation and support to emergency departments at other hospitals across the Coastal Network who see a further 4000 paediatric emergency presentations annually. The service at South East Regional Hospital has a 2 bed special care nursery supporting a Level 3 maternity service with approximately 300 births per year.
Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) will be opening in March 2027. This is a brand new hospital with a new paediatric service. The service is planned to grow into a Level 4 Paediatric Unit with a Level 2 Special Care Nursery supporting a Level 3 Maternity Service with approximately 300 births per year. We are looking for a leader to establish and develop the new paediatric service at ERH.
In a true networked model the services provide regular specialist paediatric outpatient clinics locally in Bega and Moruya and through outreach clinics at multiple sites on the coast and inland areas within Southern NSW LHD.
SERH and ERH are training sites for medical students in paediatric medicine from Australian National University. SERH is accredited with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for Advanced Training in Paediatrics & Child Health (rural paediatrics/community & developmental paediatrics) and with ACRRM and RACGP for advanced skills training (AST) in paediatrics. Upskilling of staff across the Coastal Network in the area of Paediatric and Neonatal medicine is a strategic focus. There is a strong emphasis on teaching with an Education and Simulation Centre at South East Regional Hospital and regular outreach teaching programs for General Practitioners and Nursing/Midwifery at hospitals and primary care centres across the coastal network.
Paediatric medicine and unmet needs for children in our region has been identified as a priority area for this Southern NSW Local Health District in our strategic plan. The coastal paediatric service is a relatively young paediatric service with substantial opportunities for vision and innovation and we are looking to grow our team of committed paediatricians and to support rural paediatric medical training for RACP, ACRRM and RACGP trainees.
These positions are ideally suited to those looking for a great lifestyle in an idyllic location with challenging and rewarding work in rural paediatric medicine as part of a growing, engaged, innovative and supportive community of paediatricians.
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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We are looking for experienced Paediatricians to join the Southern NSW Coastal Paediatric team with positions available at South East Regional Hospital in the Bega Valley and at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital in Moruya.
Selection Criteria
- Recognised specialist qualifications - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or equivalent specialist recognition. Suitable applicants who are expected to be awarded their Fellowship within six months will be considered and Advanced Trainees nearing completion of their training are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience and competence in general paediatric medicine including acute care, neonatal care and outpatient general paediatrics (including learning, development and behavioural medicine). Demonstrated interest and skills in paediatric service development, innovative models of care, and project leadership is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build collaborative partnerships towards a successful outcome.
- Strong skills in training and capacity building with demonstrated commitment and skills in teaching, continuing self-education, research and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated effective clinical and interpersonal communication skills including effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills and use of information technology.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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Southern NSW Local Health District has the potential to support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. www.immi.gov.au
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Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SNSWLHD-MedicalRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Director Medical Services Coastal, Dr Elizabeth Mullins at Elizabeth.Mullins@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 11 October - Apply Here
