Job Description

Consultant PaediatricianWarrnambool, VictoriaCoastal Lifestyle | Teaching Hospital | Deakin University Appointment OpportunitiesShape the Future of Paediatric Care on Victoria's Stunning Great South Coast Sante Recruitment is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician to join the growing specialist team at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, Victoria.

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This is an outstanding career move for a specialist seeking a rewarding clinical role combined with teaching, research, and service development opportunities in one of Australia's most desirable regional coastal locations.

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Working within a highly cooperative multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist inpatient and outpatient paediatric services while helping deliver high-quality, family-centred care to children and young people across South West Victoria.

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The Opportunity This permanent full-time position offers an attractive mix of clinical practice, teaching, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

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You will join an established paediatric service supported by an experienced network of local specialists and allied health professionals, providing comprehensive care across the region.

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The Role Includes

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- Public inpatient and outpatient paediatric services
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- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
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- Teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors
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- Research opportunities through the onsite Deakin University Rural Clinical School
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- Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
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- Opportunity to contribute to the future direction of paediatric services across the region
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The Service Provides

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- Acute and sub-acute care
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- Mental health services
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- Rehabilitation services
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- Aged care services
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- Community and primary healthcare programs
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As the lead health service for the South West region, South West Healthcare continues to expand specialist services and invest in innovative models of care.

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The organisation maintains a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and workforce development.

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Academic and Teaching Opportunities A key attraction of this role is the close partnership with the onsite Deakin University Rural Clinical School.

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Paediatricians Have Opportunities To

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- Teach and mentor medical students
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- Participate in clinical education programs
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- Engage in research activities
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- Develop academic interests alongside clinical practice
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For specialists who enjoy teaching and professional development, Warrnambool offers a unique blend of regional medicine and academic engagement.

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Live and Work in Warrnambool Located on Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road coastline, Warrnambool offers an exceptional lifestyle that combines coastal living with excellent healthcare infrastructure.

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Imagine Finishing Clinic And Being Minutes From

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- Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
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- Whale watching along the Southern Ocean
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- Cycling trails and outdoor recreation
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- Boutique wineries and gourmet food experiences
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- Surfing, fishing and boating
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- Easy access to the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park
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Unlike Major Metropolitan Centres, Warrnambool Offers

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- Affordable housing
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- Excellent public and private schools
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- Minimal commuting
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- Strong community connections
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- Outstanding work-life balance
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Benefits You Will Enjoy

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- Competitive specialist remuneration package
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- Salary packaging benefits
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- Novated leasing options
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- Additional superannuation opportunities
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- Ongoing professional development support
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- Clinical supervision and mentoring
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- Leadership and resilience development programs
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- Research and teaching opportunities
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- Excellent employment conditions
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- Coastal lifestyle with genuine work-life balance
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Requirements Applicants Should Possess

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
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- Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
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- Demonstrated expertise in Paediatric Medicine
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- Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care
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- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
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- Interest in teaching, mentoring, research, and service development
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International Applicants Welcome Applications Are Encouraged From

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- UK-trained Paediatricians holding CCT
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- Irish, New Zealand and Canadian trained specialists
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- Substantially Comparable specialists seeking a pathway to Australian specialist recognition
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- International candidates eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA
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Discover the Best of Regional Specialist Practice This is a rare opportunity to combine fulfilling specialist paediatric practice, academic involvement, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle within one of Victoria's leading regional health services.

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Join a supportive team, make a genuine difference to children's health, and enjoy a lifestyle that many metropolitan specialists only dream about.

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📌 Staff Specialist Paediatrician (Warrnambool)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Warrnambool