Consultant Paediatrician

Staff Specialist | Permanent Full-Time or Fractional | New England / North West NSW We are looking to appoint a Consultant Paediatrician to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital — the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle corridor, and the key referral centre for much of the state's north-west. You'll join an established team in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art hospital delivering genuine breadth of practice — general paediatrics, neonates and acute care — with a strong educational culture and clear pathways to leadership. About the service 19-bed Paediatric Unit with 2,600+ admissions annually , caring for infants through to adolescents to age 18 Full paediatric medical and surgical service, supported by a modern Special Care Nursery Level 3 Neonatal Services attached to a Level 4 maternity service — neonatal care makes up more than half of the inpatient workload Paediatric team attends all high-risk deliveries; resuscitates, stabilises and manages infants ≥32 weeks / ≥1500g, plus initial stabilisation below these thresholds prior to NETS retrieval Close working partnerships with NETS and John Hunter Children's Hospital Support from Registrars, JMOs and an experienced multidisciplinary nursing and allied health team On-site 24/7 ED (~45,000 presentations/year, ~30% paediatric) — the only NSW regional trauma centre north of Newcastle, with a locally based helicopter retrieval service What you will need Specialist registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA as a Paediatrician FRACP (or equivalent qualification recognised by the RACP for the SIMG pathway) Demonstrated clinical experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care Commitment to teaching, supervision of trainees and quality improvement Current NSW Working With Children Check, immunisation compliance and unrestricted right to work in Australia (visa sponsorship available for suitable SIMG candidates) Remuneration & benefits Base salary $197,583 – $266,942 p.a. (Staff Specialist State Award, 2025 rates), plus: 17.4% Special Allowance Private Practice Allowance and Right of Private Practice arrangements 12% employer superannuation Salary packaging up to $9,010 tax-free + $2,650 meals/entertainment $40,400 annual TESL (Training, Education & Study Leave) entitlement 5 weeks annual leave + professional development leave Relocation assistance negotiable Genuine 1:6 or better on-call roster (subject to fractional appointment) Pathway to Senior Staff Specialist and departmental leadership roles Live and work in Tamworth Tamworth is a thriving regional city of around 50,000, positioned halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and famous as Australia's Country Music Capital — home to the 10-day Tamworth Country Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Families relocating from metro areas consistently cite the same drawcards: significantly more affordable housing than Sydney or Newcastle, an easy 10–15 minute commute door-to-door, strong public and independent schools, and an award-winning regional playground and aquatic centre that anchor a genuinely family-friendly community. Beyond the city itself, you're on the doorstep of the New England Tablelands, national parks and the Peel River — with two 18-hole golf courses, riding, mountain biking, fishing and 120+ restaurants and cafés keeping weekends full. Tamworth Airport offers daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, so a metro getaway is never more than an hour away.