# Paediatrician - Regional QLD

> Mediix · Mackay, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-04

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **Consultant Paediatrician**

**Regional Queensland | Permanent Full-Time | Public Hospital**

A major **regional hospital in coastal Queensland** is seeking a dedicated and compassionate **Consultant Paediatrician** to join its growing Child & Adolescent Health Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-supported, modern hospital environment serving a large and diverse regional population.

This role offers the perfect balance of acute paediatrics, neonatal care, outpatient clinics, and community-focused practice—ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, lifestyle, and meaningful impact.

### **The Opportunity**

You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary paediatric team, providing specialist care across:

-   Paediatric inpatient wards
-   Special Care Nursery
-   Emergency consultations
-   Outpatient clinics
-   Shared-care and community paediatrics

There is also opportunity to be involved in service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives across the broader Paediatric Department.

### **Key Responsibilities**

✔ Deliver high-quality clinical care for infants, children, and adolescents  
✔ Participate in on-call roster supporting paediatric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation  
✔ Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health, and medical teams  
✔ Provide leadership, mentorship and education to junior doctors and medical students  
✔ Conduct outpatient clinics and remote/telehealth consultations  
✔ Support service improvement, governance, and best-practice standards  
✔ Engage in culturally safe care, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

### **About You**

We are seeking a Paediatrician who brings:

-   **FRACP in General Paediatrics**, or equivalent
-   **AHPRA Specialist Registration** (or eligibility to obtain)
-   Strong experience in neonatal resuscitation and acute paediatric care
-   Interest or experience in developmental paediatrics (advantageous but not essential)
-   A collaborative, communicative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
-   Commitment to education, service development, and multidisciplinary teamwork
-   Passion for supporting regional and rural communities

### **About the Region**

Enjoy living and working in one of Queensland’s most desirable coastal regional centres, offering:

-   Stunning beaches, islands, and tropical outdoor lifestyle
-   Great schools, modern facilities, and family-friendly amenities
-   Affordable living and a relaxed pace of life
-   A welcoming community with strong local culture
-   Easy access to major transport links

Whether you’re seeking adventure, career progression, or the perfect environment for family life, this region offers exceptional lifestyle advantages.

### **📨 Apply or Enquire**

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

**Anna Dobosz-Coppins**  
Staffing Specialist - Medical  
📞 +61 427 181 818  
📧 ania@mediix.com.au

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