Job Description
The Consultant Paediatrician will provide specialist paediatric care and services to local and surrounding communities within a multidisciplinary team.
About the Location
This region is renowned for its exceptional food, wine, waterways, and weather, making it an ideal place to spend time. The regional city boasts a diverse array of cultural, outdoor, and sporting activities that are hard to find elsewhere.
Located just two hours north of Melbourne, the area offers a unique blend of culinary delights, pleasant weather, and numerous attractions and activities typical of a regional city. Restaurants abound throughout the region, providing an international dining experience to suit all tastes.
About the Facility
This 280-bed acute and extended care facility provides a comprehensive range of services, including surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care, and psychiatry services, as well as extended care and regional services.
The region experiences a high incidence of road accidents, skin cancer, farm injuries, and work-related accidents due to its rural nature. Additionally, the population swells during the fruit harvest season when approximately 10,000 itinerant workers from across Australia visit the region.
Requirements
* Registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or assessment by the college indicating suitability for the position).
* Demonstrate high-level expertise and experience in delivering paediatric services.
* Substantial and proven experience in general paediatric medicine at a senior level and within a community consulting practice and hospital-based setting.