Consultant Paediatrician

Consultant Paediatrician Work type: Full time Location: Far North Categories: Medical Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta MD2 | Full / Part Time | Ongoing Multiple Positions Available Indicative Total Remuneration: $367,340 - $621,001 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements) Join our team as a Consultant Paediatrician and deliver expert, family-centred care while shaping the future of regional paediatric services About Us The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath-taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family. Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services. Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN and Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service About Port Augusta.pdf Relocation and Accommodation Assistance Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December. Further details regarding this can be found here. Accommodation support may be available – conditions apply. About the Role Step into a senior leadership position as a Consultant Paediatrician and help shape the future of child and adolescent health in regional South Australia. Based in Port Augusta, you’ll deliver high-quality paediatric and neonate care while supporting integrated service delivery across the region and state—including outreach to northern country hospitals and engagement with the broader children’s health network. You’ll provide expert clinical services, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support evidence-based practices that enhance outcomes for children—especially Aboriginal children—through culturally appropriate care. This role also includes contributing to the development of tertiary services with a strong focus on early intervention and maternal-child health. You will maintain detailed clinical records using Sunrise EMR & PAS, participate in on-call rosters, and play an active role in clinical audits and review programmes. As a mentor and educator, you’ll support junior medical staff and participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate paediatric teaching. With opportunities to engage in regional maternity services and organisational leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a close-knit, community-focused health network. About You FRACP and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in general paediatrics and child health. Previous experience working in a public hospital setting. Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience in, and commitment to, working within a multidisciplinary team with an interdisciplinary approach to services. A formal Credentialling and delineation of scope of clinical practice will be undertaken prior to appointment. Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications. Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable). This is a multiple positions part-time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref : Want To Know More? Contact : Chloe Johnson – Medical Liaison Officer, Application Closing Date Wednesday 15th July (Applications close 15 Jul – Central Australia Standard Time) Attachments MD2 Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 22 Jul #J-18808-Ljbffr