VMO Paediatrician 40 mins to Brisbane CBD.

Paediatrician – VMO | St Andrew’s Ipswich Private HospitalBrisbane | Queensland St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital

Excellent opportunity for a Paediatrician to join the Visiting Medical Officer team at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital – just 40 minutes from Brisbane CBD.
Sante Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Paediatrician to join the established Women & Children’s Health service at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital.
This is an attractive prospect for a specialist looking for private practice, VMO work and an excellent lifestyle outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
The Hospital St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited acute private hospital and part of Ramsay Health Care. The hospital is located approximately five minutes from Ipswich CBD and provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, maternity and paediatric services. (standrewsipswich.com.au)
The hospital has 203 licensed beds, a 24-hour Emergency Department, critical care facilities, operating theatres, maternity services and a dedicated Women & Children’s Health Unit, including paediatrics and a Level 2 Special Care Nursery. (standrewsipswich.com.au)
The Paediatric Service The paediatric service provides care for children from birth through to 16 years of age, with experienced paediatric medical and nursing teams.
The dedicated paediatric wing includes:

- Modern private paediatric rooms
- Accommodation for a parent/carer to stay with their child
- Children's assessment room
- Indoor play area
- Dedicated paediatric nursing team
- Access to paediatric emergency support
- Paediatric and neonatal services




- Elective paediatric surgical services, including ENT and orthopaedics (standrewsipswich.com.au)

The hospital's broader services include paediatrics and paediatric surgery, obstetrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, urology, cardiology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, oncology, rehabilitation and other specialist services, providing a strong multidisciplinary environment. (standrewsipswich.com.au)

The Opportunity As a Visiting Medical Officer Paediatrician, you will have the chance to provide specialist paediatric care within an established private hospital environment.

The role would suit a Paediatrician seeking:

- VMO/private hospital appointments
- Flexible working arrangements
- A supportive multidisciplinary environment
- An established referral network
- General paediatric practice across infants, children and adolescents
- Access to maternity and neonatal services
- The opportunity to develop a private paediatric practice in the growing western Brisbane corridor

Location – Ipswich, Queensland Ipswich is one of Queensland's fastest-growing areas and is approximately 40 minutes west of Brisbane CBD, offering the opportunity to live in a more relaxed and affordable regional-city environment while remaining within easy reach of Brisbane.
The area provides excellent access to schools, shopping,



restaurants, sporting facilities and family amenities, while Brisbane CBD, Brisbane Airport and the wider South East Queensland region are readily accessible.
Ipswich is also experiencing significant population growth, creating increasing demand for medical and paediatric services. Queensland Health estimates the Ipswich region's population at more than 325,000, with substantial further growth projected. (Careers)

Why consider this opportunity?

- VMO appointment with established private hospital
- Part of Ramsay Health Care
- Approximately 40 minutes from Brisbane CBD
- Established Women & Children’s Health service
- Dedicated paediatric facilities
- Maternity and Special Care Nursery services
- Opportunity to build private paediatric practice
- Growing western Brisbane population
- Excellent lifestyle and family environment
- Easy access to Brisbane and South East Queensland

Essential Criteria

- FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification in Paediatrics
- Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration
- Appropriate experience in general paediatrics
- Eligibility to obtain VMO/medical admitting rights at the hospital
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to high-quality, family-centred paediatric care

Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for a Paediatrician looking to establish or expand private practice in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions, while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Ipswich and proximity to Brisbane.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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📌 VMO Paediatrician 40 mins to Brisbane CBD. (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland