Consultant Paediatrician

A major hospital in Northern Australia is seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Paediatrician to join its dynamic and rapidly evolving Child Health Service. This is an exceptional prospect to work in one of the most clinically diverse regions in the country, serving urban, regional, and remote communities across the Top End.

This role is ideal for a paediatrician passionate about acute care, Indigenous health, rural outreach, and delivering high-impact medicine within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting.

The Opportunity

You will join a skilled team providing paediatric care across:
A busy paediatric inpatient unit
Special Care Nursery / neonatal resuscitation
Paediatric emergency consults
Outpatient and specialty clinics
Remote and rural outreach (in-person and via telehealth)

This hospital is a key referral centre for complex paediatric presentations across remote communities, offering a rare blend of tertiary-level medicine and meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver specialist-level paediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents
Participate in on-call roster for paediatric emergencies and neonatal cover




Support outreach clinics to regional and remote communities
Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams in a collaborative model
Provide clinical supervision and teaching to registrars, junior doctors, and students
Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development
Deliver culturally safe, family-centred care with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

About You

We are seeking a Paediatrician who brings:
FRACP in General Paediatrics , or equivalent
AHPRA Specialist Registration (or eligibility)
Strong experience in acute paediatrics and neonatal resuscitation
Interest or experience in Indigenous health and rural/remote paediatrics (highly regarded)
A team-oriented, adaptable and culturally respectful approach
Commitment to teaching, mentoring and capacity-building
Desire to practise medicine with purpose in a diverse and challenging clinical environment

Apply or Enquire

For a confidential discussion or to receive further information, please contact:

Anna Dobosz-Coppins
Staffing Specialist - Medical

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