Shape the Future of Neonatal Care at Western Health

Are you a Consultant Neonatologist ready to join one of Australia's fastest-growing health corridors?

Bring your clinical expertise to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. As a senior clinician in our Neonatal Medicine team, you will step into a purpose-built 39-cot facility—featuring 18 dedicated NICU/HDU cots—operating within a high-volume division that delivered 7,205 babies last year.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary network of specialist obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine experts, and paediatric sub-specialists, you will drive clinical excellence, spearhead evidence-based protocols, and mentor the next generation of medical trainees.

Your role & Impact:

- Clinical Leadership: Deliver high-quality, empathetic care while driving evidence-based protocols and complex neonatal treatment plans
- Workforce Mentorship: Provide clinical teaching and accountable supervision to Junior Medical Staff and registrar trainees
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside specialist obstetricians, Maternal Fetal Medicine experts, and allied health teams
- Operational Excellence:



Utilise clinical data to optimise patient length of stay and support departmental growth

About You:

We are seeking an experienced Consultant who has:

- Specialist Postgraduate Qualification: CCT, or CCST in Paediatrics with a sub-specialty accreditation in Neonatal Medicine. FCPaed(SA), MMed(Paed), or equivalent South African sub-specialty certificates
- Clinical Consultant Experience: 5+ years of active, post-qualification experience
- Desirable: Research degree, or practical experience in neonatal ultrasound scanning

Your Relocation & Benefits Package:

- Relocation Support: Personalised relocation and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start
- Remuneration: A market-competitive salary plus a 12% superannuation (retirement fund)
- Salary Packaging: A unique Australian benefit allowing you to pay for living expenses from your pre-tax salary, potentially increasing your take-home salary
- Professional Development: Dedicated study leaves and a generous CPD allowance to support your career growth

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of the page now and attach your current résumé and cover letter.

📌 Consultant Neonatologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne