Director of Paediatrics

We are seeking a General Paediatrician for a leadership position for the Paediatrics Department of a QLD hospital offering general paediatric medicine, community paediatrics as well as level 4 neonatology.

The region has a population of 32000 with 23% under 14 years of age and 15% identifying as indigenous Australia and the hospital also provides services for patients from outside of the region, with some of the healthcare provision provided via telehealth and outreach clinics.

The Paediatric service is staffed by a Director of Paediatrics and two Senior Medical Officers/Staff Specialists in Paediatrics.

The work involves clinics as well as a 24/7 roster for ED presentations, inpatients in the 10 bed children's ward and the 3 bed Level 4 nursery birth related emergencies..

As the Director of Paediatrics you will be the medical lead for managing the medical care of paediatric patients and in addition you will provide professional leadership within the Department of Paediatrics as well as provide training, education and supervision to medical staff and other health care professionals.

On offer

• Base salary of $184196 - $233538 dependent on experience
• Attraction & retention allowance of 50% of base annual salary
• Rural and regional allowance of 15% of base annual salary
• Inaccessibility allowance of $35714 p.a.
• Motor vehicle allowance of $21000 - $25500 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21000
• 3.6 weeks professional development leave p.a.
• Clinical managers allowance up to $10780 p.a.
• 5 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading
• Free accommodation

Essential Requirements

• Specialist in Paediatrics registration with AHPRA
• FRACP

Health Service and Location

The Health Service covers an area of approximately 300000 square kilometres and services many remote communities and has a Level 4 Specialist Service Base and Referral Hospital with a total of 80 beds.  The Hospital has undergone a redevelopment which includes a new Emergency Department, new Outpatients Department, Mental Health (Outpatient) Unit, a Cancer Care Centre and a Paediatrics Unit. The Emergency Department sees approximately 28,000 to 32,000 presentations per annum. An extremely varied mix of presentations gives clinical staff many opportunities to gain hands-on experience in procedural work and broad clinical experience.

Home to one of Queensland largest Royal Flying Doctors bases, this city is affectionately known as the oasis of the outback.  There are ample places to fish, camp, water ski, four wheel drive or relax and enjoy a spectacular outback sunset.

A family friendly community with people from all corners of the globe, there are a plethora of schooling options, sporting complexes and shopping centres available.  The city has an array of exciting rodeos, festivals & events as well as many food outlets.

Sunny days & starry nights, friendly locals and the two-minute commute to work all contribute towards a lifestyle that is hard to beat.

For further information or to register your interest please contact Ally Casey on 02 4969 2299 or ally@ozhealth.net.au