The Opportunity
Gorilla Jobs is seeking experienced Locum Paediatric Consultants / VMOs / Staff Specialists to provide paediatric cover across regional hospital settings in Hunter New England.
If where you work matters as much as what you do, this role lets you practise in welcoming regional communities where specialist expertise is highly valued.
Rates are up to $3,000 per shift, depending on duties and site.

Clinical Environment
- Consultant-level paediatric cover across inpatient wards, newborn care and ED consults
- After-hours or on-call requirements depending on the site
- Skilled nursing teams, junior doctors and remote retrieval services
- Meaningful regional medicine supporting children and families with limited access to metropolitan paediatric services

Requirements
- Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
- Fellowship with RACP in Paediatrics and Child Health, or equivalent
- Recent Paediatric Consultant-level experience, including neonatal resuscitation and ED consults
- NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Current CV, references and compliance documents

Benefits
- A regional placement with welcoming communities and a relaxed pace
- Rates up to $3,000 per shift, depending on duties and site




- Travel and accommodation provided
- Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs, so you can start sooner

Location
Hunter New England offers doctors the opportunity to work across welcoming regional communities while supporting children and families with limited access to metropolitan paediatric services.
This is a strong opportunity for a FRACP Paediatrician wanting to explore a current region while making a practical clinical impact.

Referral Program
Also, if locum work isn't for you at the moment but you know another doctor who may be interested, we do have a referral program. Successful referrals can receive a $1,100 prepaid gift card for non-specialist doctors, or $1,600 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

Apply Now
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Georgia Grayson, Recruitment Administrator, Locum Doctors, Gorilla Jobs.
M +61 499 856 275 (preferred)
E [email protected]

We also have Paediatric locum opportunities across NSW. Get in touch to discuss your preferences.

📌 Locum Paediatric Consultant / VMO / Staff Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 New South Wales