Consultant Paediatrician - Referral Hospital
This role offers a Consultant Paediatrician the prospect to contribute to the delivery and development of paediatric services within a key regional hospital in Northern New South Wales.
The position supports a broad scope of clinical practice including inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care, outpatient clinics and consultative services to the emergency department and maternity unit. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of newborns, infants, children and adolescents across a diverse regional population. The role offers meaningful clinical variety and the opportunity to contribute to service development and regional child health outcomes. Peer review pathways will be considered for suitable candidates.
The Benefits
Consultant-level remuneration aligned with senior specialist roles in the NSW public health system
Chance to practise across inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care and outpatient child health services
Strong collaboration with obstetrics, emergency medicine and regional tertiary referral centres
Support for teaching junior doctors, paediatric trainees and medical students
Professional development allowance and CME leave with relocation assistance available
Opportunity to contribute to service growth across a regional paediatric network
The Location




Situated in Northern New South Wales, this regional centre offers easy access to pristine river systems, national parks and the northern NSW coastline. The region provides a solid community environment with excellent local schools and convenient access to larger coastal hubs and domestic flight connections.
The Facility
This regional referral hospital supports a broad rural and coastal catchment across Northern NSW, delivering comprehensive acute care services including emergency medicine, obstetrics, general medicine, surgery and paediatrics. The hospital manages a significant number of emergency presentations each year and plays a central role in supporting maternity and neonatal services across the region. Ongoing demand for child health services continues to strengthen the paediatric department, with close links to tertiary paediatric centres across New South Wales.
The Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatrics or equivalent specialist qualification
Hold current or rligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
Experience in general paediatrics including neonatal and acute paediatric care
Candidates eligible for the AHPRA Specialist Pathway, including peer review pathways, are encouraged to enquire
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📌 Consultant Paediatrician - Referral Hospital (New South Wales)
🏢 JPS Recruitment
📍 New South Wales