Consultant Paediatrician

Consultant Paediatrician | General & Neonatal Care - South Australia

Up to £325,000 GBP / $621,000 AUD p.a.

+ incentives + relocation + visa sponsorship + 5-year contract options
Flexible Full-Time | Part-Time | Sessional Opportunities
Collaborative Consultant-Led Team | Leadership & Teaching Roles Available

Join one of South Australia's leading regional health services and deliver high-quality paediatric and neonatal care while helping shape the future of children's health across the state.
You'll work in a multidisciplinary, consultant-led team, providing hospital-based and outreach services to regional communities.

This role offers:

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  A stimulating mix of general paediatrics and neonatal medicine

  
  


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  Leadership opportunities in clinical governance, quality improvement & service innovation

  
  


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  Teaching and supervision of registrars, residents, and medical students

  
  


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  A supportive on-call roster shared with skilled consultants and trainees

  
  


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  Engagement in maternal-child health programs and community initiatives

  
  

Whether you're seeking your next consultant appointment or looking for an international lifestyle change, this is a chance to make a real difference while enjoying work-life balance in a relaxed, family-friendly region.

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  Up to £325,000 GBP / $621,000 AUD p.a. (inclusive of allowances & superannuation)

  
  


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  Visa sponsorship & Permanent Residency pathway support

  
  


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  Relocation and accommodation assistance for eligible international doctors

  
  


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  Up to 3 weeks professional development leave annually

  
  


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  Flexible working arrangements - sessional, part-time, or full-time

  
  


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  Regional incentives and supportive rostering for family life

  
  

You are an experienced and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician (or equivalent) with:

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  FRACP or an equivalent qualification such as FRCPCH, FRCPC, or Board Certification

  
  


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  Eligibility for AHPRA specialist registration

  
  


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  Demonstrated expertise in acute and chronic paediatrics, including neonatal resuscitation

  
  


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  A commitment to team-based, culturally safe care

  
  


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  Passion for mentoring and developing junior doctors

  
  

Doctors from the UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, and Canada are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be assessed as Substantially Comparable by the RACP - Paediatrics & Child Health Division.
Comprehensive support is provided for RACP assessment, visa processing, and relocation.

Based in regional South Australia, this position offers excellent schools, affordable housing, easy commutes, and access to beaches, parks, and outdoor adventures.
Exact work locations will be discussed upon application.

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and personal well-being.

We are committed to helping healthcare professionals find fulfilling roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

Contact us today for a confidential discussion about this role and how we can support your transition into regional paediatrics in Australia.