Director of Paediatrics

Director of Paediatrics Lead Paediatric Care in One of Australias Most Diverse and Rewarding Regions QLD outback - Exceptional remuneration package: approx. $550,000 $685,000+
Are you an experienced Senior Consultant/Specialist Paediatrician looking for a role with purpose, challenge, and genuine community impact? We are seeking a visionary Director of Paediatrics to lead paediatric services in a remove rural Queensland setting.
This is a unique opportunity to shape service development, deliver high-quality specialist care, and work with a richly diverse patient population while enjoying one of the most attractive remuneration packages in Queensland Health.

• Exceptional outback lifestyle with strong community spirit
• Affordable living, and direct flights to Brisbane.
• Enjoy stunning national parks, lakes, gorges, and outdoor activities right on your doorstep.
• Its the perfect blend of adventure, lifestyle, and rewarding regional medical practice.
• FREE Accommodation

Why?

• Incredible scope of clinical practice general paediatrics, community paediatrics, and Level 4 neonatology
• Broad clinical exposure including presentations rarely seen in metropolitan centres
• Serve a young, diverse population with 23% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Lead a well-supported team with strong backing from Executive leadership
• Teaching hospital affiliated with the university
• Accredited for RACP and ACRRM training, with extensive teaching and research opportunities
• Make a real difference delivering care to remote Indigenous communities across the region.

About the Role
As Director of Paediatrics, you will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across paediatric services at the Hospital and the wider region. You will oversee inpatient and outpatient care, neonatal services, community programs, and outreach clinics while working closely with retrieval teams to support critically unwell children.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a multidisciplinary paediatric team (Specialists, Developmental Paediatrician, Registrars, Intern)
• Driving service development, innovation, and high-quality patient care
• Overseeing departmental resources, workforce planning, and clinical governance
• Providing clinical education and supervision to registrars, rural generalist trainees, IMGs, and medical students
• Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to ensure culturally safe care
• Contributing to research, safety and quality initiatives, and continuous service improvement

This role is ideal for a Paediatrician who enjoys autonomy, thrives on clinical variety, and values community-centred care.

Whats on Offer

• Attraction and Retention Allowance (50%)
• Rural and Regional Allowance (15%)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance ($22,145 per year)
• Locality & Inaccessibility allowances
• 12.75% employer superannuation
• Additional penalties, on-call, recalls, and overtime
• Relocation assistance (as per QH policy)
• Training, research, and academic opportunities
• A leadership role with genuine impact in remote Australia

About You
We are seeking a Paediatrician who demonstrates:

• FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification recognised in Australia
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• High-level paediatric skills across acute, neonatal, and community settings
• Ability to work independently in a regional/remote environment
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Experience in teaching, supervision, and quality improvement
• Commitment to culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Experience in regional or remote medicine is highly regarded but not essential.
How to Apply
Please send your current CV/cover letter to nickiw@ccjobs.com.au
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicki Wade - Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant on +61 401010048