Paediatrician (Fixed Term)

Employment Type: Part-Time (14 hours/week), Fixed Term (until August 2026) Salary: HM33-59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role Western Health is seeking a General Paediatrician to join our Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s team for six months to cover sabbatical leave, from February 2026. The paediatricians at Western Health manage a broad array of paediatric health issues, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the multicultural paediatric population of Western Melbourne. The position will cover both inpatient general paediatrics and outpatient services. Consultant paediatrician outpatient clinics manage a range of complex general and developmental patients. The Paediatrician will also be actively involved in the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students on the ward and in clinics. Ample opportunities for peer review and discussion exist, and the unit has a supportive and collegiate culture. Clinical appointment is 0.4 FTE (Mondays and Tuesdays; weekends on‑call will also be required). Whilst predominantly located at our Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (Sunshine Hospital) site, the successful candidate may be required to do occasional on‑call at our Bacchus Marsh site which provides neonatal care. The paediatrician is required to be immediately available, and family‑friendly comfortable accommodation is provided across the road from the hospital for any periods on‑call. This role commences 3 February for six months, with some flexibility in start date during February if required. Key responsibilities Provide high‑quality clinical care to children in both the inpatient and outpatient settings Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external services in a timely manner Provide teaching to junior medical staff and medical students, including bedside tutorials for students Participate in quality and safety activities within the unit About you You will have recognised qualifications as a General Paediatrician with experience in managing patients across general, developmental, and behavioural paediatric medicine. You will have recent acute inpatient experience, ideally at Consultant level. You will contribute to a positive organisational culture and role model professionalism with respect to patient dignity, compassion, effective communication, and ethical clinical care. You will actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students. You will ensure appropriate and timely documentation of patient care in progress notes and correspondence. Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers over 800,000 occasions of care every year, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community‑based, at‑home and in‑reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programmes, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continual learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programmes, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about children’s health and providing holistic care for children and families, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 December 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Alison Pearce (Director of Paediatrics) via Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr