• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About Department

Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is the major provider of health and residential aged care services in the Wellington Shire with more than 70 acute beds: 180 high and low care residential aged care beds, as well as 15 independent living units. Acute services are situated at Sale (incorporating an Operating Suite, Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Obstetrics, Level 2 Nursery and Paediatric services) with some acute beds located at Maffra and Heyfield.

About the Role

To provide specialist paediatric services for CGHS as an effective team member within the Paediatric Unit consistent with approved scope of practice and CGHS paediatrics capability. 

Duties

• Perform at the level of Specialist paediatrician to provide safe, comprehensive paediatric care
• Provide clinical and professional leadership
• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide consultative and paediatric management support to clinicians in other specialities
• Provide supervision and training to interns, registrars and other junior medical staff.

About You

• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Values diversity and models cultural awareness
• A primary medical qualification registrable with the Medical Practitioners Board (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or other postgraduate clinical training, qualifications and experience in Paediatrics assessed by the College as suitable for this position

Benefits

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of continuous improvement

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
• Statement addressing Mandatory Job Requirements as outlined in the position description including qualifications and experience
• For full application details and a copy of the position description, please refer to our website https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au/SearchResults.aspx 

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.