Consultant General Paediatrician

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About Monash Children’s  

We care for more than 100,000 children every year. Monash Children’s Hospital is part of Monash Health, Victoria’s largest healthcare service and one of only four accredited Academic Health Science Centres in Australia. We have access to the world’s leading medical minds which are turning research findings into better health outcomes for our patients. Monash Children’s Hospital is a network of paediatric healthcare services across three sites – our main campus in Clayton (co-located with Monash Medical Centre) and satellite sites at Dandenong and Casey Hospitals. Monash Children’s Hospital is also the Victorian Referral Centre for many low-volume and high-complex cases. Our services are linked to an adult service, allowing us to provide transition-of-care as children grow older and move to an adult service. We deliver specialised, innovative, family-centred care and believe strongly in putting patients first and striving for exceptional care and outstanding outcomes. 

• Family member communication, feedback and liaison
• Self-management (including time management, accessing education and training and completing college requirements)
• Participation in review of clinical incidents to improve quality and safety, including Riskman.  
• Contribute to quality and safety improvements, including the creation and maintenance of guidelines .  
• Demonstrate commitment towards key organisational initiatives
• Demonstrate compliance with all relevant Monash Health Policies and Procedures 
• Compliance with mandatory and required training including ISBAR, Fire Training, I belong, Hand Hygiene, Aseptic Technique, Patient Centred Care, Basic Life Support, Blood Transfusion  training module, medication safety and others as per Monash Health Learning System

About the Role

To provide excellent care of children and their families admitted under Paediatric General Medicine Unit at Monash Children’s Hospital Clayton and contribute to Unit activities as required.

Participation in the unit education program encouraged.  

Key result areas:

• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.
• Participation in the weekend roster covering General Paediatric Units.
• Be immediately available during rostered hours for urgent consultation and assistance in resuscitation and subsequent management of critically ill or injured patients.
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the General Paediatric Unit, Monash Health.
• Support the General Paediatric Unit’s outreach services within Monash Health
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible General Paediatric Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients.
• Supervise junior medical staff as rostered.

0.14 EFT (5 hours per week, 10 hours per fortnight).   

There are 4 positions available.  2 positions aligned to Team A and 2 to Team B.  The 5 hours per week are averaged over a 4 week rolling roster of 1 x 3h session 0900-1200 per week, 3 of which will be as inpatient support consultant and 1 of which will be a general paediatric outpatient clinic and one weekend of a 3h support consultant shift on Saturday and Sunday 0900 – 1200.  

Educational opportunities include a regular Tuesday General Paediatrics Team Meeting at 12:30 – 13:30, weekly radiology meetings, Grand Round presentations, and resident/student teaching if desired.  

About You

What you need:  

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)  
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications (FRACP or equivalent)
• Working with Children's Certificate 
• Recent/substantial experience in both General Paediatric and Neonatal management.  
• Experience in HITH is desirable

What we offer:  

• Salary packaging  
• Onsite discounted staff parking 
• Discounted banking (BankVic) 
• Onsite Gym 
• Access to professional development courses and seminars

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Sarah Jame, Acting HOD General Paediatrics MCH on sarah.jame@monashhealth.org

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We areFull Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 8th October 2026.