Job Description

Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician Live and Work in Tropical Northern Australia

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Tertiary Hospital | Up to $420K+ | Substantially Comparable SIMGs Considered | Expedited Specialist Pathway Applicants Welcome

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The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician to join a supportive and highly experienced Women's, Children's and Youth Health team at a leading tertiary hospital in tropical Northern Australia.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a Paediatrician seeking exceptional clinical variety, professional development, teaching opportunities and genuine lifestyle benefits.

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The service provides specialist paediatric care across tertiary, regional and remote settings, offering exposure to a broad and clinically rewarding case mix that is rarely available in metropolitan practice.

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International Specialists Welcome This opportunity is particularly well suited to overseas-trained Paediatricians.

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Substantially comparable SIMGs are encouraged to apply, and applicants who may be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway are also welcome to enquire.

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Sante Recruitment can provide guidance regarding the specialist assessment process, AHPRA registration and immigration requirements.

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The Clinical Opportunity

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You will manage a broad and stimulating paediatric caseload across acute, general, developmental and behavioural paediatrics.

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The Service Provides Exposure To

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- General paediatric and adolescent inpatient care
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- Neonatal intensive care and retrieval services
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- General paediatric outpatient clinics
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- Specialist paediatric clinics
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- Developmental and behavioural paediatrics
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- Regional outreach services
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- Remote community health services
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- Culturally diverse patient populations
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- Complex paediatric presentations
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Clinical presentations range from common childhood illnesses through to complex conditions that are more prevalent across tropical, rural and remote communities, including:

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- Bronchiectasis
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- Rheumatic heart disease
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- Malnutrition
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- Infectious diseases
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- Complex chronic disease
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- Conditions associated with rural and remote healthcare delivery
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You will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical governance, service development, research,



quality improvement and postgraduate medical education.

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Teaching & Professional Development

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The service has a strong commitment to education and provides opportunities to teach and supervise:

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- Paediatric trainees
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- Junior medical officers
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- Medical students
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- Other healthcare professionals
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There are opportunities to develop your interests in medical education, research, clinical governance and quality improvement.

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The role would suit a Paediatrician who enjoys variety and wants to develop a broad skill set while contributing to the development of paediatric services across Northern Australia.

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Remote & Regional Outreach

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One of the unique aspects of this position is the opportunity to contribute to regional and remote paediatric outreach.

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You will have the opportunity to work across different healthcare environments and provide specialist support to children and families who may otherwise have limited access to specialist paediatric services.

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This provides a particularly rewarding professional experience and the opportunity to contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

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Remuneration & Support

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Remuneration package up to $420,000+

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Additional benefits may include:

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- Attractive public hospital remuneration package
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- Relocation assistance may be available
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- Employer-sponsored visa support for eligible applicants
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- Professional development opportunities
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- Support with specialist assessment
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- Guidance with AHPRA registration
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- Assistance navigating immigration requirements
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About You

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To be considered, you will have one of the following:

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- FRACP in Paediatrics and specialist registration with AHPRA; or
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- An overseas specialist qualification assessed as substantially comparable; or
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- Eligibility to apply through Australia's Expedited Specialist Pathway
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You Will Also Have

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- Experience in acute and general paediatrics
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- Solid clinical and communication skills
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- The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
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- Clinical leadership capability
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- An interest in teaching and supervision
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- An interest in research and quality improvement
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- Commitment to culturally safe and patient-centred care
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- A commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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- The ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse workplace
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Lifestyle Like Nowhere Else

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This is an opportunity to combine a rewarding specialist medical career with a genuine tropical lifestyle.

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Enjoy warm weather, spectacular sunsets and considerably more time outside work.

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The Region Offers

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- No long metropolitan commutes
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- Excellent fishing and boating
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- Swimming and outdoor activities
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- National parks and spectacular natural environments
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- Easy access to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks
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- A welcoming and close-knit medical community
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- Diverse cultural experiences
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- Excellent dining and local food
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- Strong community connections
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- Opportunities to explore tropical Northern Australia
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- Convenient access to destinations across Southeast Asia
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For doctors and families looking for an alternative to metropolitan Australia, Northern Australia offers a lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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- Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician position
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- Remuneration package up to $420K+
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- Tertiary hospital environment
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- Exceptional clinical variety
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- General and specialist paediatrics
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- NICU and retrieval exposure
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- Regional and remote outreach
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- Robust teaching opportunities
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- Research and quality improvement opportunities
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- Substantially comparable SIMGs considered
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- Expedited Specialist Pathway applicants welcomed
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- Relocation assistance may be available
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- Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants
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- Support with AHPRA and specialist assessment
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- Outstanding tropical lifestyle
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All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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📌 Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician (Darwin City)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Darwin City