Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician Live and Work in Tropical Northern Australia
Tertiary Hospital | Up to $420K+ | Substantially Comparable SIMGs Considered | Expedited Specialist Pathway Applicants Welcome
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.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Paediatrician seeking exceptional clinical variety, professional development, teaching opportunities and genuine lifestyle benefits.
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.
International Specialists Welcome.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to overseas-trained Paediatricians.
Internationally trained Paediatricians are encouraged to apply.
Substantially comparable SIMGs are encouraged to apply, and applicants who may be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway are also welcome to enquire.
Sante Recruitment can provide guidance regarding the specialist assessment process, AHPRA registration and immigration requirements.
The Clinical Opportunity
You will manage a broad and stimulating paediatric caseload across acute, general, developmental and behavioural paediatrics.
The Service Provides Exposure To
General paediatric and adolescent inpatient care
Neonatal intensive care and retrieval services
General paediatric outpatient clinics
Specialist paediatric clinics
Developmental and behavioural paediatrics
Regional outreach services
Remote community health services
Culturally diverse patient populations
Complex paediatric presentations
Clinical presentations range from common childhood illnesses through to complex conditions that are more prevalent across tropical, rural and remote communities, including:
Bronchiectasis
Rheumatic heart disease
Malnutrition
Infectious diseases
Complex chronic disease




Conditions associated with rural and remote healthcare delivery
You will also have the prospect to participate in clinical governance, service development, research, quality improvement and postgraduate medical education.
Teaching & Professional Development
The service has a strong commitment to education and provides opportunities to teach and supervise:
Paediatric trainees
Junior medical officers
Medical students
Other healthcare professionals
There are opportunities to develop your interests in medical education, research, clinical governance and quality improvement.
Remote & Regional Outreach
One of the unique aspects of this position is the opportunity to contribute to regional and remote paediatric outreach.
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.
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.
Remuneration & Support
Remuneration package up to $420,000+
Attractive public hospital remuneration package
Relocation assistance may be available
Employer-sponsored visa support for eligible applicants
Professional development opportunities
Support with specialist assessment
Guidance with AHPRA registration
Assistance navigating immigration requirements
About You
To be considered, you will have one of the following:
FRACP in Paediatrics and specialist registration with AHPRA; or
An overseas specialist qualification assessed as substantially comparable; or
Eligibility to apply through Australia's Expedited Specialist Pathway
You Will Also Have




Experience in acute and general paediatrics
Strong clinical and communication skills
The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Clinical leadership capability
An interest in teaching and supervision
An interest in research and quality improvement
Commitment to culturally safe and patient-centred care
A commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
The ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment
Lifestyle Like Nowhere Else
This is an opportunity to combine a rewarding specialist medical career with a genuine tropical lifestyle.
Enjoy warm weather, spectacular sunsets and considerably more time outside work.
The Region Offers
No long metropolitan commutes
Excellent fishing and boating
Swimming and outdoor activities
National parks and spectacular natural environments
Easy access to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks
A welcoming and close-knit medical community
Diverse cultural experiences
Excellent dining and local food
Strong community connections
Opportunities to explore tropical Northern Australia
Convenient access to destinations across Southeast Asia
For doctors and families looking for an alternative to metropolitan Australia, Northern Australia offers a lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Consultant / Specialist Paediatrician position
Remuneration package up to $420K+
Tertiary hospital environment
Exceptional clinical variety
General and specialist paediatrics
NICU and retrieval exposure
Regional and remote outreach
Strong teaching opportunities
Research and quality improvement opportunities
Substantially comparable SIMGs considered
Expedited Specialist Pathway applicants welcomed
Relocation assistance may be available
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicantsSupport with AHPRA and specialist assessment
Outstanding tropical lifestyle
All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician (Darwin)
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