Staff Specialist – General Paediatrics
Major Rural Referral Hospital | Regional NSW
Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time
We are partnering with a
major rural referral hospital in regional New South Wales
to recruit an experienced
Staff Specialist in General Paediatrics
to join a well-established, high-performing paediatric service.
This is an outstanding opportunity to practice
high-acuity, broad-scope paediatrics
within one of the largest regional hospitals in NSW, while enjoying a genuine work–life balance and strong skilled support.
The Hospital
This hospital is a
282-bed rural referral facility
and is the
largest healthcare provider in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle metropolitan area
. It serves as the primary referral centre for a vast regional catchment across northern NSW and is a key training and specialist hub within its Local Health District.
The Paediatric Service
The
Paediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit
is the major referral service for the
New England, North West and Upper Hunter regions
.
Key Service Highlights Include
18-bed Paediatric Unit
Over 2,600 inpatient admissions annually
Approximately 5,000 outpatient presentations per year
Broad inpatient case mix including:
General paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Mental health
Strong, experienced
community allied health team
delivering developmental assessments and specialty clinics
The service is further supported by regular
visiting subspecialty outreach clinics
from a major tertiary children's hospital, including:
Paediatric Surgery
Endocrinology
Neurology
Respiratory / Cystic Fibrosis
Haematology–Oncology
Immunology
Cardiology
Neonatal follow-up
Rehabilitation and brain injury
Out-of-home care
Neonatal Services (Core Component of the Role)
The hospital provides
Level 3 Neonatal Services
, supporting newborns delivered within a




Level 4 maternity service
.
The Paediatric Team
Attends all high-risk deliveries
Provides neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation and ongoing care for infants ≥32 weeks' gestation or ≥**** g
Manages initial stabilisation of unexpectedly premature infants prior to NETS retrieval
Works closely with NETS and a major tertiary children's hospital
The Special Care Nursery Provides
Short-term CPAP, Phototherapy, Sepsis management, Glucose stabilisation, Feeding, growth and temperature regulation, Transition care for infants returning from tertiary units.
Neonatal care represents more than 50% of the inpatient workload
, making this a defining and rewarding component of the role.
Candidates with
general paediatrics and neonatal experience or interest
are strongly encouraged to apply and will play a key role in ongoing service development.
Essential Criteria
Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
FRACP (General Paediatrics) or eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways
Recent and comprehensive experience in General Paediatrics
Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
Commitment to teaching, professional development and quality improvement
Demonstrated engagement in clinical governance and patient advocacy
What's on Offer
Competitive Staff Specialist salary: $186,241 – $229,825
Permanent full time or part-time flexibility
Excellent clinical scope and acuity for a regional setting
Strong tertiary links and subspecialty support
Opportunity to shape and influence neonatal and paediatric services
Supportive leadership and experienced multidisciplinary team
Lifestyle
This role is based in a
vibrant regional city
offering the best of both worlds — a relaxed rural lifestyle complemented by strong education, sporting and cultural opportunities.
Easy access to coastal NSW
Direct flights and road access to Sydney
Affordable housing and family-friendly living
Excellent schools and community facilities
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