Job Description
Staff Specialist – General Paediatrics
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Major Rural Referral Hospital | Regional NSW
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Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time
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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.
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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 professional support.
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The Hospital
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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.
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The Paediatric Service
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The Paediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit is the major referral service for the New England, North West and Upper Hunter regions.
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Key service highlights include:
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18-bed Paediatric Unit
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Over 2,600 inpatient admissions annually
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Approximately 5,000 outpatient presentations per year
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Broad inpatient case mix including:
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General paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Mental health
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Strong, experienced community allied health team delivering developmental assessments and specialty clinics
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The service is further supported by regular visiting subspecialty outreach clinics from a major tertiary children's hospital, including:
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Paediatric Surgery
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Endocrinology
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Neurology
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Respiratory / Cystic Fibrosis
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Haematology–Oncology
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Immunology
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Cardiology
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Neonatal follow-up
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Rehabilitation and brain injury
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Out-of-home care
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Neonatal Services (Core Component of the Role)
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The hospital provides Level 3 Neonatal Services, supporting newborns delivered within a Level 4 maternity service.
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The paediatric team:
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Attends all high-risk deliveries
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Provides neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation and ongoing care for infants ≥32 weeks' gestation or ≥**** g
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Manages initial stabilisation of unexpectedly premature infants prior to NETS retrieval
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Works closely with NETS and a major tertiary children's hospital
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The Special Care Nursery provides:
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Short‐term CPAP, Phototherapy, Sepsis management, Glucose stabilisation, Feeding, growth and temperature regulation, Transition care for infants returning from tertiary units.
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Neonatal care represents more than 50% of the inpatient workload, making this a defining and rewarding component of the role.




n Candidates with general paediatrics and neonatal experience or interest are strongly encouraged to apply and will play a key role in ongoing service development.
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Essential Criteria
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Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
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FRACP (General Paediatrics) or eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways
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Recent and comprehensive experience in General Paediatrics
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Solid communication, leadership and teamwork skills
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Commitment to teaching, professional development and quality improvement
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Demonstrated engagement in clinical governance and patient advocacy
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What's on Offer
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Competitive Staff Specialist salary: $186,241 – $229,825
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Permanent full time or part‐time flexibility
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Excellent clinical scope and acuity for a regional setting
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Strong tertiary links and subspecialty support
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Opportunity to shape and influence neonatal and paediatric services
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Supportive leadership and experienced multidisciplinary team
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Lifestyle
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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.
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Easy access to coastal NSW
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Direct flights and road access to Sydney
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Affordable housing and family‐friendly living
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Excellent schools and community facilities
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, service structure, relocation considerations or to schedule a chat with HOD, please reach out to ******
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📌 Staff Specialist - General Paediatrics (New South Wales)
🏢 Medii
📍 New South Wales