Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Child Development Paediatrician)

About the role

In this role, you will support and enhance developmental paediatric services across Mount Isa and the broader region. You will work closely with allied health, community partners, and the paediatric team to improve early intervention, care coordination, and health outcomes for children.

Key Focus Area

Provide specialist developmental paediatric assessment and management for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioural needs. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver culturally responsive, family-centred care. Contribute to service improvement, teaching, and clinical governance within the Child Development Service.

Working with us

Competitive pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $597,185 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
• Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Rent-free accommodation will be provided for a period of 17 months 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

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Paediatrics and/or Community/Developmental Paediatrics, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• 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 Viliame Sotutu on 07 4744 4882

Applications close: Sunday 04 January 2026