We are looking to appoint Consultant Paediatricians to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital — the largest referral hospital in the district, and the paediatric hub for the Riverina.
Working alongside Clinical Director of Paediatrics you'll join a collegial team delivering general and acute paediatric care in a purpose-built facility, with genuine scope to shape services. A sub-specialty interest — particularly developmental paediatrics — would be warmly welcomed.
About the service
- 21-bed Paediatric & Adolescent Unit (PAU), including a dedicated 8-bed paediatric short stay unit
- 7-bed purpose-built Special Care Nursery providing inpatient neonatal services
- Care for infants, children and adolescents from birth to age 16–17 (if still at school)
- Purpose-built hospital opened January 2016, with further redevelopment completed in 2021
- Dedicated playroom, outdoor area and a qualified play specialist; on-site Ronald McDonald Family Room for parents and carers
- 24-hour Emergency Department; strong multidisciplinary support from nursing, allied health, JMOs and Registrars
- Established referral pathways to tertiary centres (Sydney Children's Hospitals Network and Royal Children's Melbourne)
- Opportunity to contribute to teaching (Charles Sturt University Rural Medical School), supervision and departmental development
What we're looking for
- Specialist registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA as a Paediatrician
- FRACP (or equivalent qualification recognised by the RACP for the SIMG pathway)
- Experience across general paediatrics and neonatal/special care; sub-specialty interest (developmental, respiratory, gastroenterology, etc.) welcomed
- Commitment to teaching, quality and rural service leadership
- Current NSW Working With Children Check, immunisation compliance and unrestricted right to work in Australia (visa sponsorship available for suitable SIMG candidates)
Remuneration & benefits
- Base salary $197,583 – $266,942 p.a. pro rata (Staff Specialist State Award, 2025 rates), plus:
- 17.4% Special Allowance
- Private Practice Allowance and Right of Private Practice arrangements
- 12% employer superannuation
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 tax-free + $2,650 meals/entertainment, and up to $20,600 p.a. tax-free for living expenses (Staff Specialist appointments)
- Rural Health Workforce Incentives — up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $5,000 per year retention incentive (value subject to FTE, position and location)
- $40,400 annual TESL (Training, Education & Study Leave) entitlement (Level 1)
- 5 weeks annual leave + professional development leave
- Relocation assistance negotiable
- Genuine fractional appointments available — ideal for portfolio careers combining public and private practice
Live and work in Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW — a Riverina hub of around 67,000 people, sitting on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River midway between Sydney and Melbourne, and consistently ranked among Australia's most family-friendly cities. Housing is a fraction of Sydney or Melbourne prices, commutes are short, and the city offers a genuinely broad schooling landscape. Beyond the school gates, families have Victoria Park Lake, the Botanic Gardens and Zoo, Wollundry Lagoon, a lively café and dining scene plus easy weekend access to Riverina wineries and the Snowy Mountains (Thredbo is 3.5 hours by car). Wagga Wagga Airport offers daily 70-minute flights to Sydney and connections to Melbourne and Brisbane.