Staff Specialist – General Paediatrician 

Temporary Part-Time Position

Are you a dedicated Paediatric Specialist passionate about child and adolescent health? We are seeking an experienced General Paediatrician to lead clinical care and child protection services within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

As a Staff Specialist in General Paediatrics with a focus on Child Protection, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, contemporary paediatric care across inpatient services, outpatient clinics, Hospital in the Home, and consultative services.

• Provide leadership in child and adolescent medicine, including eating disorders, childhood obesity, mental health, and complex care needs.

• Take a lead role in child protection, including availability for non-acute child protection examinations.

• Actively contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development.

• Support and mentor junior medical officers and multidisciplinary staff through supervision, teaching and training.

• Foster positive communication and collaborative relationships with families, carers, and healthcare teams.

This position also requires participation in an on-call roster and travel within the region as needed.

Essential Criteria

• Registration (or eligibility) as a Specialist General Paediatrician with the Medical Board of Australia (or via an overseas specialist pathway).

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine.

• Proven experience in child and adolescent health, including eating disorders, obesity, mental health, and complex care.

• Demonstrated training and experience in child protection.

• Strong communication skills, including effective use of clinical information systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively and lead within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Commitment to teaching, ongoing education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Valid Working With Children Check.

• Unrestricted NSW/Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a clinician who:

• Must hold AHPRA specialist registration OR be eligible for the Accelerated / SIMG registration route

• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and strong ethical standards.

• Has the ability to manage competing priorities and support positive workplace culture.

• Engages actively in safety, quality, and risk management processes.

• Upholds the values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on child health and wellbeing while shaping high-quality paediatric and child protection services. You’ll be part of a committed team focused on excellent patient outcomes and continuous improvement.

How BDI Resourcing Can Support You

By applying through BDI Resourcing, you will receive:

✅ Expert CV and interview coaching tailored for paediatric roles.
✅ Contract negotiation support.
✅ Visa application and AHPRA registration assistance.
✅ Relocation guidance, including accommodation sourcing.

How to Apply

To apply for this Paediatric Consultant position, send your CV to aus@bdiresourcing.com.

Join this Health Service and make a difference in regional paediatrics while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance! 🌅🏥