Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Specialist Paediatrician to join their paediatric team and working closely with other Warrnambool based specialists.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated Specialist Paediatrician who is able to provide high quality clinical service to the benefit of South West Healthcare patients and our regional community.  This position has a primary focus on the provision of clinical services within our existing public inpatient and outpatient services.

The incumbent will also have the opportunity to be involved in academic and teaching activities in close association with the onsite Deakin University Rural Clinical school, as well as undertaking research opportunities.

Position overview

• Fulltime (76 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus

What you bring

The successful applicant will be a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA, Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and have a primary medical qualification registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia. Previous experience and understanding of Paediatric Medicine and prior experience in undergraduate medical education and/or post graduate medical teaching is essential to this role.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 5 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists Victorian Public Health Sector AMA Victoria ASMOF Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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