The Opportunity
Earn up to A$189,261 – A$212,826 p.a. pro rata, including allowances and superannuation
Fixed-term full-time contract from 3 August 2026
Work across inpatient paediatrics, outpatient care, outreach services, on-call, and retrieval support
Suitable for doctors who have completed the FRACP paediatric clinical and written exam, or equivalent with RACP certification
Accommodation provided in line with North West Hospital and Health Service procedure
About the Role
North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Advanced Registrar in General Paediatrics to join the paediatric team in Mount Isa, Queensland.
This role offers broad paediatric experience across inpatient, outpatient, outreach, on-call, and retrieval services. You will support children and families across Mount Isa and remote communities throughout North West Queensland, while continuing to progress your paediatric training.
You will also supervise junior medical staff, contribute to teaching and education, and work closely with visiting subspecialty services.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical care across a busy paediatric unit
• Work across inpatient, outpatient, outreach, on-call, and retrieval services
• Support paediatric care for children and families across rural and remote communities
• Collaborate with visiting subspecialty teams
• Supervise and support junior medical staff
• Contribute to teaching, training, and clinical education
Salary and Benefits
The remuneration package is valued at up to A$189,261 - A$212,826 p.a. pro rata, depending on engagement period and classification.
The package includes:
• Base salary between A$133,848 – A$154,749 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Up to 6 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation
• Up to 27.5% leave loading when leave is taken
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance
• Regional and rural attraction allowance
• Professional development allowance and 2.2 weeks professional development leave per year
• Inaccessibility allowance
• Accommodation provided as per NWHHS staff accommodation procedure
Requirements
Applicants must have:
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia
• A recognised medical degree qualification
• Successful completion of the FRACP paediatric clinical and written exam, or equivalent with • RACP certification
• Appropriate registration, licences, and qualifications for the role
• The successful applicant will also be required to complete pre-employment screening, including criminal history checks. This is a vaccine-preventable disease risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity.
About the Hospital and Health Service
North West Hospital and Health Service delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The service provides care across regional, rural, and remote settings, offering doctors exposure to a broad and diverse patient population.
Location and Lifestyle in Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a regional city in North West Queensland with a strong rural and remote healthcare focus. The role offers exposure to paediatric medicine in a setting where doctors can build practical experience across hospital, outreach, and retrieval services.
Life in Mount Isa offers the perfect balance of family-friendly living and a welcoming outback community spirit. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of North West Queensland, you’ll enjoy the unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience - along with the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community. It’s the kind of place people quickly grow to love and never want to leave.
Suitable For
This role may suit:
• Advanced paediatric trainees
• Doctors who have completed FRACP paediatric clinical and written exams
• Paediatric registrars seeking rural and remote paediatric exposure
• UK or Irish doctors exploring paediatrics roles in Australia
• Doctors interested in General Paediatrics, outreach, and retrieval experience in Queensland
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