Paediatrician | Regional VIC | RACP assessed doctors welcome to apply

Mediix

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia permanent

Posted: January 1, 2026

Job Description

Consultant Paediatrician – Coastal Regional VIC

Are you ready for a rewarding sea change and the opportunity to make a real impact in paediatric care?
We are currently seeking a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician to join a regional health service located in a beautiful part of coastal Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to work within a busy and well-supported paediatric department, servicing a diverse regional community.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will join a collegiate team of paediatric specialists providing high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings. The service has:

• A Level 4 Obstetrics unit with approximately 430 births annually
• A Level 3 Special Care Nursery
• Around 650 general paediatric admissions per year
• Over 16,000 ED presentations, with around 25% being paediatric cases
• A well-established community paediatric clinic running five days per week
• Outreach consulting services provided to surrounding areas

You’ll work alongside up to four Consultant Paediatricians, a Paediatric Registrar (Advanced Trainee), and a HMO, with strong links to regional referral services.

About You

To be considered, you must:

• Hold current registration with AHPRA (or eligibility to obtain)
• Be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics
• Have extensive experience in general paediatrics across both community and hospital settings
• Be confident in neonatal resuscitation and general neonatology

Internationally trained applicants are welcome to apply, provided they have completed their RACP assessment and received the outcome.

Benefits

• Competitive public sector salary packaging
• Opportunity to live and work in a stunning regional location close to beaches, national parks, and wineries
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite staff parking
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development opportunities

To apply, please submit your application using the button below. For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

Mediix is an Australian-based medical recruitment firm connecting qualified healthcare professionals with hospitals and private clinics across Australia.

We offer a personalised, free service to support healthcare professionals in securing both permanent and temporary roles, including exclusive access to unadvertised opportunities.

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