Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician

Key Highlights

• Specialist Paediatric Role: Provide expert child protection medical and forensic services to support children and young people experiencing abuse and neglect.
• Leadership and Advocacy: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and interagency partners to ensure holistic, trauma-informed care.

About the Health Service

Join a healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred medical and forensic care. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes for vulnerable children and adolescents.

Position Details

As a Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and expert medical support in child protection cases, including child sexual assault, physical abuse, and neglect.
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care in collaboration with paediatricians, forensic specialists, and psychosocial teams.
• Participate in the district-wide on-call roster for child protection and sexual assault cases.
• Support medical, nursing, and allied health staff in managing complex child protection presentations.
• Develop and implement local systems to monitor, audit, and improve child protection services.
• Contribute to training, research, and policy development to enhance child protection responses at both local and state levels.
• Work closely with interagency partners, including police, child protection services, and community organisations, to ensure a coordinated approach to child safety.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Indicative remuneration based on classification and experience
• Salary sacrificing options
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-call allowances for applicable positions

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent, with registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division).
• Formal training in forensic medicine (or willingness to complete within six months of appointment).
• Experience in child protection medicine, including child sexual assault and complex care cases.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and interagency networks.
• Understanding of cultural safety and the ability to provide appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and diverse communities.
• Commitment to quality improvement, education, and ongoing professional development.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we are dedicated to supporting your professional growth and well-being, helping you build a fulfilling and impactful career in paediatric medicine.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!