Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
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.
What You Will Be Doing
Acute Paediatric Consultant
Peninsula Health, Frankston Hospital is looking for a Paediatrician to be part of the acute on-call team. Peninsula Health has a diverse range of presentations and the expanding population means that this is an increasingly busy unit.
This position is based at Frankston Hospital. 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 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 Therapists, 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 due to be awarded the Fellowship (FRACP) in February 2026 are welcome to apply.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
- FRACP ( Paediatrics)
- 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
- Excellent communication skills
- Broad knowledge of General Paediatric medical conditions
- Ability to liaise with allied health professionals as well as other agencies.
- Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills
- Leadership and time management skills
- Supervision of paediatric trainees – both AT and BT in either community paediatrics or general paediatrics
- Mentoring and teaching Junior Medical Staff and medical students
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For role specific information contact SBlair@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on the 18th July 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.
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 Health and Allied Services, Managers And Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 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.
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