Staff Paediatrician (Echuca)

Staff Paediatrician (Echuca)

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Medical Specialists VPS EA 2022 - 2026 (Specialist Year 1-9) (HN19-HN59)

46 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Permanent

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub‑regional teaching health service.

Echuca is a vibrant tourist town with exciting cultural heritage, restaurant scene, sporting facilities, seemingly endless leisure and recreational options all within 2 ½-3 hours from Melbourne. Excellent preschool, primary and secondary education options are available.

Whether you’re seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

Echuca Regional Health seeks to appoint a high calibre applicant for the role of Paediatrician within the Medical Services Division. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a Paediatric Unit at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage paediatric inpatients, including neonates, within ERH’s capability framework
- Attend elective and emergency caesarean sections/ instrumental deliveries as required
- Attend the Emergency Department to provide specialist consultations upon request
- Provide specialist consultation services at ERH for inpatient and community referrals
- Participate on the paediatrician on call roster
- Supervise accredited paediatric trainees and other doctors in training (DiTs) involved in the care of paediatric patients

Qualifications/experience required:





- Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Significant experience in Paediatric medicine
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to education and training

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take‑home pay each fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and experienced leadership
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Career progression and skill development opportunities
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Free onsite parking
- Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and prospect. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

How to Apply:

- Resume
- Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘key selection criteria’ to ***************@erh.org.au





For a copy of the Position Description please email ***********@erh.org.au

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Dr Annemarie Newth, Executive Director Medical Services & Chef Medical Officer on: (03) 5485 5*** or ******@erh.org.au

Applications Close:

25 December 2025 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child‑safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

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