Paediatrician or Adolescent Physician, Eating Disorder Service

Key responsibilities 

• Provide specialised, consultative medical care to young people up to 25 years with eating disorders across inpatient, HITH and outpatient settings, working closely with paediatric and mental health teams.


• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, supervise junior doctors and advanced trainees, participate in MDT meetings, on-call responsibilities, education and performance feedback.


• Ensure patient- and family-centred, evidence-based and safe care in line with Australian standards and Barwon Health policies, including documentation, risk management, incident reporting and quality improvement.


• Contribute to clinical audits, research, service improvement, conferences and publications, while maintaining professional development and completion of mandatory training.

What we’re looking for 

• Basic Medical degree, registrable with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency


• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine)


• Experience working with young people with Eating Disorders


• Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster


• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

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  Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

  
  

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  A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

  
  

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  Extensive professional development opportunities 

  
  

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  Attractive salary packaging benefits 

  
  

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  Living expenses capped at $9,010 

  
  

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  Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

  
  

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

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 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] 

All appointments are subject to: 

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  Satisfactory Police Record Check 

  
  

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  Immunisation Status Clearance 

  
  

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  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.