Director of Paediatrics

About the role

As the Director of Paediatrics, you'll lead a committed team delivering high-quality care across Mount Isa and remote North Western Queensland. This role offers exceptional clinical variety, strong community connection, and the chance to shape paediatric services while supporting teaching, training, and outreach to Indigenous communities. If you're seeking meaningful impact and professional fulfilment, this is a rare opportunity to lead with purpose.

Working with us

• Competitive pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $663,108 p.a.
• Base salary ranges between $216,643 and $274,678 p.a. (L18-L27) (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee)
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (Assigned Model)
• Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Inaccessibility allowance.
• Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
• Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Registration as a Specialist Paediatrician, or other relevant speciality, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist qualification recognised in Australia.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service 

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dr Anthony Bell on 07 4744 4882

Applications close: Monday 05 January 2026