• Exceptional Professional Opportunities and Career Growth – Join a rapidly expanding paediatric service at a brand-new bayside hospital, with access to a diverse patient population, subspecialty support, and the possibility of added opportunity to develop services in Neonatology, Adolescent Medicine, or Community and Child Health. Early career consultants benefit from structured mentoring opportunities within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. 
• Be Part of a Forward-Looking Paediatric Strategic Plan – Contribute to shaping the future of paediatric care at Peninsula University Hospital, including the further development of neonatal, community and outpatient services, alongside a new Paediatric Emergency Department, and innovative programs aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice. Your input will directly influence service delivery, teaching, and research initiatives.
• Mornington Peninsula Lifestyle – Work in a location that combines professional fulfilment with an enviable coastal lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to beaches, vineyards, and vibrant local communities while benefiting from a supportive, collaborative workplace committed to your personal growth and wellbeing. 
• Ongoing Employment, Part Time or Full Time
• Classification: As per award (Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026)
  
  

Who We Are and What We Stand For 

Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.  

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

 
The Team & Role

Paediatric clinicians at Peninsula University Hospital (PUH) manage patients with a diverse range of presentations and the expanding population means that this is an increasingly busy unit.

Clinicians also oversee a busy Level 4 SCN and engage in community and/or outpatient clinics. A range of on-site Paediatric subspecialty clinician access is also available. The Acute Paediatrician is part of a dynamic acute on-call team that responds to and attends deliveries including theatre and referrals from the Emergency Department. A Paediatric Emergency Department is scheduled to be opened in 2026.

As part of the ongoing expansion of Paediatric services at Peninsula University Hospital, the opportunity currently exists for Acute General Paediatric Consultant(s) to join a rapidly growing team.

Within these appointments opportunity also exists for visionary General Paediatricians with dual qualifications in Neonatology, Adolescent Medicine, and/or Community and Child Health to join the team. These individuals should be interested in the opportunity to build services in their subspecialty going forward.

This position is based at the brand new Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston). The successful applicant provides consultant cover to the 15 bed Children’s Ward and 13 bed Special Care Unit and Admissions from the Emergency Department. There is 24 hour Registrar cover but the applicant needs to be available for paediatric and neonatal emergencies within 30 minute timeframe.

This is a permanent part-time position on a rotating roster.  The successful applicant would need to be available to work 2-3 consecutive days every 3rd week and one weekend every 7 weeks (approximately).

The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and to provide supervision to junior paediatric staff including HMOs and registrars.

The candidate would need to demonstrate clear communication skills and a commitment to working with allied health professionals across many disciplines, including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. The clinician would also need to be familiar with the provision of services through NDIS providers as well as liaising with DFFH and other community and school services.

Clinicians imminently due to be awarded the Fellowship (FRACP) are welcome to apply. Mentoring is available for early career appointees.

Please click here to view the position description.

 
Skills and Experience Required

• Registration as a Specialist Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (SAC in General Paediatrics) or equivalent higher specialist qualification
• Recent completion of APLS and/ or neonatal resuscitation courses
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice relevant to variety of medical conditions.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones in the paediatric population
• Knowledge of mandated requirements in terms of child protection issues
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills, including timely keeping of comprehensive medical records 
• Broad knowledge of General Paediatric medical conditions
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with other service providers.
• Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills
• Leadership and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor paediatric trainees – both AT and BT in either community paediatrics or general paediatrics
• Mentoring and teaching Junior Medical Staff  and medical students 
• A demonstrable commitment to Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate clinical service delivery at a departmental level
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support appropriate clinical and health service research

Neonatology:

• Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (SAC in Neonatology) or equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in clinician performed ultrasound (neonatal CCPU or equivalent.)
• Experience in acute neonatal settings and long term developmental follow up including General Movements and Bayley’s Developmental assessments.

Community and Child Health:

• Training and experience in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics/Community Child Health
• Extensive knowledge of community services and agencies
• Expertise in developmental-behavioural paediatrics
• Experience managing education/ training programs (desirable)

Adolescent Medicine:

• Specialty knowledge, training and experience working in adolescent medicine with particular competence in the area of medical and psychosocial complexity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development and the ability to practice from a developmental perspective, applying principles of evidence based medicine.
• Demonstrated experience engaging adolescents and their families in processes that promote positive health outcomes.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program

Next Steps

For role specific information contact Dr Lisa Barrow – Clinical Director LBarrow@phcn.vic.gov.au & Kim Adams KAdams@phcn.vic.gov.au or (03) 9784 8329.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit – Senior Team: smsmwu@phcn.vic.gov.au or (03) 9784 7325.

The role ceases advertising on 14 December 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

 
Additional Requirements 

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.   

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  

*Please refer to (Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026) salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

 Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.