Title:  Paediatrician

Paediatrician

• Fractional ongoing | Fractional Fixed term | Internal Locum | Multiple positions available
• We are the Women and Children’s service for our local Health Services Network (LHSN)
• General Paediatricians and dual trained Paediatric/Neonatal Paediatricians are encouraged to apply

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and statewide services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age and socio- economic status, population and healthcare needs.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role 

Eastern Health paediatrics provides services to children, families and communities at Box Hill Hospital, Angliss Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Grey Street Community Health, Healesville and Yarra Ranges. We are the Women and Children’s service for our local Health Services Network (LHSN).

Our main inpatient paediatric ward is at Box Hill Hospital (16 beds) with Short Stay Units at Box Hill Hospital, Angliss Hospital (8 beds) and Maroondah Hospital (4 beds but can flex up). We have two special care nurseries at Box Hill Hospital (12 beds, level 4 capability) and Angliss Hospital (8 beds, level 3 capability). We have outpatient services across the above sites as well as Grey Street Community Health and Healesville.

We are seeking paediatricians and dual trained paediatric/neonatologists to join our team at Eastern Health. We encourage applicants who wish to apply for inpatient or outpatient work or a combination of inpatient and outpatient work and will preference candidates prepared to work across sites. Inpatient ward service will involve 8-11 weeks of ward service per year. On call commitments vary from 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 on call depending on the site.

• Inpatient - available across Eastern Health Sites (Box Hill Hospital, Angliss Hospital and Maroondah Hospital) - roles involve covering paediatrics and neonates

• Outpatient - available across Eastern Health Sites
• Fortnightly Neonatal 3.5 hour clinic - dual trained paediatrician/neonatologist preferred
• Fortnightly general paediatric 3.5 hour clinic
• Clinic leave cover position equivalent to a weekly 3.5 hour general paediatric clinic

We are a unit with a strong culture of kindness, trust and inclusion. We are looking for clinicians with both excellent clinical skills and strong interpersonal skills. We put high priority on teamwork and appointments will be made with the view of growing and developing our services.

About you

To be successful in this role, the following will be required of you: 

• Consistent demonstration of clinical competency in both paediatrics and neonates

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to growth of skills and expertise and an openness to feedback
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A demonstrated interest in supervision and teaching of junior staff and medical students
• An interest in participation and supervision of research

• Undertaking of specific tasks under assigned portfolio/s for administrative work, audit, patient safety and clinical guideline development, teaching and research as allocated by the Clinical Director of Paediatrics (EH) or his / her representative. 
• Professional representation of the department and hospital internally within Eastern Health and externally in the broader health system. 

Essential: 

• Must hold current medical registration with AHPRA. 
• Must have significant clinical experience and training in Paediatric Medicine and/or dual training in Paediatrics and Neonates
• Must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent qualifications to enable recognition as a specialist physician.
• Must be recognised by Medicare as a specialist paediatrician
• Participation in appropriate continuing professional development program.
• Must have a valid Working with Children Check  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). [TN1] 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Tanya Newnham or Alice Fang

Contact Email: Tanya.Newnham@easternhealth.org.au or Alice.Fang@easternhealth.org.au

Paediatrics Administration contact: Jerrol.Black@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 26/12/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day