Staff Specialist | Permanent Full-Time or Fractional | New England / North West NSW
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital — the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle corridor, and the key referral centre for much of the state's north-west.
You'll join an established team in a purpose-built, state-of-the‐art hospital delivering genuine breadth of practice — general paediatrics, neonates and acute care — with a strong educational culture and clear pathways to leadership.
About the service
19-bed Paediatric Unit with
2,600+ admissions annually
, caring for infants through to adolescents to age 18
Full paediatric medical and surgical service, supported by a modern Special Care Nursery
Level 3 Neonatal Services
attached to a Level 4 maternity service — neonatal care makes up more than half of the inpatient workload
Paediatric team attends all high-risk deliveries; resuscitates, stabilises and manages infants ≥32 weeks / ≥****g, plus initial stabilisation below these thresholds prior to NETS retrieval
Close working partnerships with NETS and John Hunter Children's Hospital
Support from Registrars, JMOs and an experienced multidisciplinary nursing and allied health team
On‐site 24/7 ED (~45,000 presentations/year, ~30% paediatric) — the only NSW regional trauma centre north of Newcastle, with a locally based helicopter retrieval service
What you will need
Specialist registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA as a Paediatrician
FRACP
(or equivalent qualification recognised by the RACP for the SIMG pathway)
Demonstrated clinical experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care
Commitment to teaching,



supervision of trainees and quality improvement
Current NSW Working With Children Check, immunisation compliance and unrestricted right to work in Australia (visa sponsorship available for suitable SIMG candidates)
Remuneration & benefits
Base salary $197,583 – $266,942 p.a.
(Staff Specialist State Award, **** rates), plus:
17.4% Special Allowance
Private Practice Allowance and Right of Private Practice arrangements
12% employer superannuation
Salary packaging up to $9,010 tax-free + $2,650 meals/entertainment
$40,400 annual TESL (Training, Education & Study Leave) entitlement
5 weeks annual leave + career development leave
Relocation assistance negotiable
Genuine 1:6 or better on‐call roster (subject to fractional appointment)
Pathway to Senior Staff Specialist and departmental leadership roles
Live and work in Tamworth
Tamworth is a thriving regional city of around 50,000, positioned halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and famous as Australia's Country Music Capital — home to the 10-day Tamworth Country Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Families relocating from metro areas consistently cite the same drawcards: significantly more affordable housing than Sydney or Newcastle, an easy ***** minute commute door‐to‐door, strong public and independent schools, and an award‐winning regional playground and aquatic centre that anchor a genuinely family‐friendly community.
Beyond the city itself, you're on the doorstep of the New England Tablelands, national parks and the Peel River — with two 18‐hole golf courses, riding, mountain biking, fishing and 120+ restaurants and cafés keeping weekends full.
Tamworth Airport offers daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, so a metro getaway is never more than an hour away.
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📌 Consultant Paediatrician (New South Wales)
🏢 Mediix
📍 New South Wales