Part time, Full time, Permanent, Casual/Temporary

We are seeking a dedicated Paediatrician to join Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital as a Staff Specialist. We also have a great temporary opportunity available!

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRACP within 3-6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.

$197,583 - $243,822 + 12% super & salary packaging (pro-rata) | Permanent full-time and Temporary part-time 0.6 FTE til 11 January 2027 | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ | Grade: Staff Specialist | Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Staff Specialist Paediatrician provides consultant-level clinical care across acute inpatient, neonatal, emergency, outpatient, ambulatory, and short stay paediatric services at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, in line with the hospital’s role delineation.

The role includes responsibility for acute paediatric inpatient care, neonatal care within the Special Care Nursery, Emergency care in the mixed ED, supervision and education of junior medical staff and medical students, participation in outreach services, and active contribution to clinical and corporate governance. The position supports the District’s commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and medical education, with potential academic affiliation to the University of Wollongong.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description

A little about us.

Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services.



The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre.

The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the recent seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.

To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:





- Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - up to $40,400 and 25 calendar days
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Current AHPRA Registration and Fellowship with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians (FRACP)
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence

We are recruiting for a permanent 1.0 FTE along with a temporary part time (0.6FTE) position, from 7 September 2026 to 11 January 2027

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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📌 Paediatrician - Staff Specialist (Nowra)
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