Job Title: General Paediatrician
We are seeking a qualified General Paediatrician to join our vibrant and comprehensive service at Western Health. Our team provides compassionate care to the multicultural paediatric population of Western Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical appointment services across 0.4-0.6 FTE, with opportunities for outpatient-only or mixed inpatient/outpatient work.
* Work across Western Health sites, including one day per week at Melton or Bacchus Marsh campus.
* Participate in weekend on-call duties, with approximate frequency of 1:9 at Joan Kirner Women's and Children's campus and 1:8 at Bacchus Marsh campus.
* Provide clinical support and supervision to junior medical staff on inpatient wards and general acute medical clinics.
Requirements:
* Recognised qualifications as a General Paediatrician with experience in managing patients across general, developmental, and behavioural paediatric medicine.
* Recent acute inpatient experience, preferably at Consultant level, for those interested in ward-service component.
* Contribute to a positive organisational culture and demonstrate professionalism in patient dignity and compassion, effective communication, and ethical clinical care.
* Actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students.
About Us:
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and collegiate culture. Our teams are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES).