Director of Paediatrics - Remote QLD
Mediix
Posted: December 29, 2025
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Quick Summary
The Director of Paediatrics will be responsible for leading the development of paediatric services in a large regional hospital, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
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Job Description
Director of Paediatrics
Senior Leadership Role | Regional Australia | Executive Remuneration Package
The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Specialist Paediatrician to step into a Director of Paediatrics role within a large regional referral hospital servicing a vast and diverse catchment across remote and rural Australia.
This is a strategic leadership position offering the chance to shape, grow and lead paediatric services while maintaining a strong clinical component. The role combines hands-on clinical care, service development, workforce leadership, training, and community engagement, making it ideal for a senior paediatrician seeking both professional impact and lifestyle balance.
About the Paediatric Department
The Paediatric Department is a cornerstone service within the hospital, providing comprehensive secondary-level paediatric care to both the local community and surrounding remote regions.
Key features include:
• A busy inpatient paediatric unit managing a wide range of acute and chronic presentations
• A well-established outpatient service, including general paediatrics and subspecialty clinics
• Close collaboration with Emergency, Maternity, Neonatal, Aboriginal Health, Allied Health and Retrieval Services
• Strong involvement in telehealth and outreach services, supporting smaller remote facilities and communities
• A focus on culturally appropriate care, including care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
• Active participation in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
As Director, you will provide clinical governance and strategic leadership, ensuring high standards of care, workforce sustainability, quality improvement, and future service development.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Paediatric Department, including medical workforce planning and service delivery
• Provide senior clinical care and on-call support
• Drive quality, safety and clinical governance initiatives
• Support education, supervision and training
• Contribute to outreach and regional paediatric models of care
• Work closely with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams
Remuneration & Benefits
• Total remuneration package approx. $560,000 – $690,000 per annum
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 40–50% attraction and retention incentive
• Motor vehicle allowance
• 15% regional/rural attraction allowance
• Professional development allowance + additional PD leave
• Inaccessibility allowance
• Subsidised or provided accommodation (conditions apply)
• Relocation and appointment expenses (conditions apply)
• Salary packaging options available
Essential Requirements
• Specialist registration as a Paediatrician with AHPRA
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Appropriate driver’s licence
Lifestyle Benefits
This region offers an exceptional work–life balance with minimal commute times and strong community connection. The town provides a welcoming, family-friendly environment with affordable housing and access to quality schools and childcare. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round sunshine, open spaces and unique natural landscapes. The region has a vibrant multicultural community and strong local services. It’s an ideal setting for clinicians seeking both professional fulfilment and a slower, more connected pace of life.
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