• 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. 

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. 

What You Will Be Doing  

Specialist in Paediatric Neurology – Reporting of Paediatric EEG/Sabbatical leave cover

This is a position to cover for sabbatical leave for 2 months (30/3/2026 - 30/5/2026).  We will require you to work a nominal 1 hour per week, involving reading and reporting outpatient paediatric electroencephalograms (EEG) performed locally for children ages 2 yo to < 18 yo.  This work can be conducted remotely. Your salary will then be calculated based on the number of hours worked in the fortnight.

This role is for a Paediatric Neurologist and may also have clinic time available for the right applicant.

On-call commitments: On call is not applicable to this role. 

Please click here to see the position description. 

Skills & Experience Required 

• Registerable as a Specialist Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (SAC in Paediatric Neurology) or equivalent higher specialist qualification
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice relevant to variety of Paediatric Neurological 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 
• 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 and medical students
• A demonstrable commitment to Continuing Medical 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

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 

• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners 

• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 

 
Next Steps 

For role specific information please contact Lisa Barrow (LBarrow@phcn.vic.gov.au or Kim Adams (Kadams@phcn.vic.gov.au).  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9784-7325. 

The role ceases advertising on 9th February 2026.

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 Information 

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 all abilities.    

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.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/ 

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

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