Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Medical - Medical Officer
Req Id - 8779
About the Role
We are seeking to employ a General Practitioner to work as a consultant alongside Paediatricians, registrars and allied health in our multidisciplinary general paediatric clinics (0-18 years, BRANCHS), based at the Early Parenting Centre, McKellar.
You’ll be part of a large paediatric team supported by an engaged consultant group, with responsibility for a 24-bed inpatient ward and a 13-bed Level 5 Nursery managing inborn deliveries from 31 weeks gestation. The role also includes direct involvement in the care of 1–3 intensive care paediatric patients within a mixed adult–paediatric ICU service.
This position reflects a new commitment to investing in the provision of general paediatric outpatient services across the Barwon region and will complement existing outpatient clinics based at University Hospital Geelong and community child health clinics located at Barwon North.
Key Responsibilities
What we’re looking for
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Dr. Kate McCloskey, Director of Children & Families / Director of Paediatrics
Email: [email protected]
Application closing date: 26 August 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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