At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality outpatient care in a supportive paediatric clinic environment.
- Company: Join Barwon Health, a vibrant and inclusive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent working conditions, professional development, and attractive salary packaging.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Medical degree and AHPRA registration required; fellowship preferred.
Sessional (5 hour) multi-disciplinary general paediatric clinic working at the new Early Parenting Centre at our McKellar Centre. Clinics Monday afternoons (start February 2027).
About the Role
We are seeking to employ a General Practitioner to work as a consultant alongside Paediatricians, registrars and allied health in our multidisciplinary general paediatric clinics (0-18 years, BRANCHS), based at the Early Parenting Centre, McKellar. You'll be part of a large paediatric team supported by an engaged consultant group, with responsibility for a 24-bed inpatient ward and a 13-bed Level 5 Nursery managing inborn deliveries from 31 weeks gestation. The role also includes direct involvement in the care of 1–3 intensive care paediatric patients within a mixed adult–paediatric ICU service. This position reflects a new commitment to investing in the provision of general paediatric outpatient services across the Barwon region and will complement existing outpatient clinics based at University Hospital Geelong and community child health clinics located at Barwon North.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality outpatient care in a general paediatric clinic, working within a multidisciplinary team under appropriate supervision.
- Provide safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centred care, supporting informed decision-making and chronic disease management.
- Contribute to clinical quality and safety through adherence to standards, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support a positive team culture through collaboration, communication, and participation in meetings and shared clinical responsibilities.
What we're looking for
- Medical degree, eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship FRACGP or equivalent.
- Possess a genuine interest in paediatric outpatient care.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Extensive professional development opportunities.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits.
- Living expenses capped at $9,010.
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [emailprotected]. All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check.
- Immunisation Status Clearance.
- Working with Children Check (if applicable).
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