Director of Paediatrics - Remote QLD

Director of Paediatrics

Senior Leadership Role | Regional Australia | Executive Remuneration Package

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Specialist Paediatrician to step into a Director of Paediatrics role within a large regional referral hospital servicing a vast and diverse catchment across remote and rural Australia.

This is a strategic leadership position offering the chance to shape, grow and lead paediatric services while maintaining a strong clinical component. The role combines hands-on clinical care, service development, workforce leadership, training, and community engagement, making it ideal for a senior paediatrician seeking both professional impact and lifestyle balance.

About the Paediatric Department

The Paediatric Department is a cornerstone service within the hospital, providing comprehensive secondary-level paediatric care to both the local community and surrounding remote regions.

Key features include:

• A busy inpatient paediatric unit managing a wide range of acute and chronic presentations
• A well-established outpatient service, including general paediatrics and subspecialty clinics
• Close collaboration with Emergency, Maternity, Neonatal, Aboriginal Health, Allied Health and Retrieval Services
• Strong involvement in telehealth and outreach services, supporting smaller remote facilities and communities
• A focus on culturally appropriate care, including care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
• Active participation in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees

As Director, you will provide clinical governance and strategic leadership, ensuring high standards of care, workforce sustainability, quality improvement, and future service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Paediatric Department, including medical workforce planning and service delivery
• Provide senior clinical care and on-call support
• Drive quality, safety and clinical governance initiatives
• Support education, supervision and training
• Contribute to outreach and regional paediatric models of care
• Work closely with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams

Remuneration & Benefits

• Total remuneration package approx. $560,000 – $690,000 per annum
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 40–50% attraction and retention incentive
• Motor vehicle allowance
• 15% regional/rural attraction allowance
• Professional development allowance + additional PD leave
• Inaccessibility allowance
• Subsidised or provided accommodation (conditions apply)
• Relocation and appointment expenses (conditions apply)
• Salary packaging options available

Essential Requirements

• Specialist registration as a Paediatrician with AHPRA
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Appropriate driver’s licence

Lifestyle Benefits

This region offers an exceptional work–life balance with minimal commute times and strong community connection. The town provides a welcoming, family-friendly environment with affordable housing and access to quality schools and childcare. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round sunshine, open spaces and unique natural landscapes. The region has a vibrant multicultural community and strong local services. It’s an ideal setting for clinicians seeking both professional fulfilment and a slower, more connected pace of life.

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