2026 Outpatient (Developmental & Psychosocial) Paediatric Registrar

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8020 

Outpatient (Developmental & Psychosocial) Paediatric Registrar

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria with a purpose 
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding alongside a highly committed team of clinicians
• Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
• Temporary full-time role | 86 hours per fortnight | Protected teaching and non-clinical time

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Paediatric Registrar to join our team for leave cover (3-month position from May – August 2026)

This is a full-time role, primarily community based
- Exposure to variety of clinics including preschool developmental, immigrant health, Indigenous health, out of home care and general paediatrics
- Dedicated teaching and non-clinical time each week
- No evening or night shifts. After hours responsibility limited to 1 x weekend shift (0800-2030) ~ every 4 weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver supervised clinical care in outpatient and clinic settings, including assessment, investigation, management, and discharge planning
• Participate in paediatric clinics, including triage, care coordination, and liaison with community healthcare providers
• Support continuity of care through referral management and collaboration with multidisciplinary and external teams
• Provide clinical input for acute presentations and attend emergency or inpatient reviews as required

What we’re looking for

• Registered Medical Practitioner in Australia
• Strong capability in outpatient and ambulatory paediatric care (best suited for advanced trainees in paediatrics)
• Effective communication and teamwork skills across multidisciplinary and community settings
• Commitment to high-quality clinical care, patient safety, and professional standards

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Dr Margie Fulton and Dr Kieran Pinto (Paediatric Supervisors of Training)
Email: SoTpaed@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 5th May 2026