Whatever your lifestyle or career goals in are, our Paediatrics Team exists to help you discover them. Get access to the largest network of specialist consultant paediatrics jobs in Australia & New Zealand, double the next largest agency.
When it comes to paediatricians, I get to work with the kindest and most nurturing doctors out there. They get to be around children all day and as rewarding as that may be, it can be very stressful, so it is my mission and priority to see the doctor happy and their wellbeing is looked after.
The Australian Paediatric Society comprises over 200 general paediatricians, mostly from rural and regional Australia.
The average paediatrician salary in Australia is around $195,000 per year. Consultant paediatricians make up to $215,322 per year or up to $3,500 a day when locuming.
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I love that no day is the same. Paediatricians are at diverse stages with diverse goals that we can work towards.
Paediatrician is on the skills shortage list in New Zealand, so your chances of employment are high.
The average paediatrician salary in New Zealand is $178,667 - $264,191 for junior Paediatricians. Specialist paediatricians are earning an average salary of $342,265 (up to $600,000 in private practice) .
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Efficient and good at finding job opportunities. Also a nice helpful team willing to go beyond their limits for the sake of their client.
Take control of where and when you work for a better work/life balance. Placements last anything from a few hours to a year. Make good money while considering your next move. We can show you ways of working that you may not have considered.
Travel with your work. Thousands of placements are now available in hospitals, clinics and medical centres across Australia and New Zealand. Experience life in a different town, city or country. Spend more time doing the things you love, or with the people you love.
We have a diverse range of permanent and locum Paediatrics job opportunities. We’ll help you with finding the best rates and a lifestyle that suits your needs in your next role in Paediatrics.
Life as a doctor demands you give everything. Dr Sam Hazledine learned this first as an intern. Years later Medrecruit was his response. Sam successfully lobbied the World Medical Association to amend the Declaration of Geneva (the modern-day Hippocratic Oath) to include:
I will attend to my own health, wellbeing, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.
Medrecruit continue to advocate for, educate and work towards better health and wellbeing for all doctors.
Find better job opportunities, better experiences and a better life here. With Medrecruit, you’ll get ongoing career support and a personalised service.
Locum doctors can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and NZ. Whether you're saving for a house, investing or simply feel like treating yourself - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.
For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. This means you get to explore new places with no cost to you!
Yes! Most locum placements offer travel and accommodation arrangements. We can help negotiate this for you. This is usually hospital accommodation or a nice bed and breakfast, and flight or petrol reimbursement.
Locum placements can be as short as a couple of days, though most doctors prefer slightly longer placements (a few weeks or months) so there’s time to get to know the area and the team.
Medrecruit also works with doctors to find permanent roles.
Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:
What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and in New Zealand. Some states/locations also ask you complete an online training course (eMedical Courses). We're here to help guide you through the requirements and we'll give you a checklist detailing everything you need.
Nope! Our service is free for doctors. We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.
This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:
Your recruitment specialist can let you know which method you’ll be paid by for each job you undertake.
The average Paediatrician salary in Australia is around $195,000 per year. Consultant Paediatricians make up to $215,322 per year or up to $3,500 a day when locuming.
We have Paediatrics jobs across a range of subspecialties including Community Child Health, Perinatal Medicine Paediatric Medical Oncology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Nuclear Medicine, General Paediatrics, Paediatric Rheumatology, Paediatric Cardiology, Neonatal, Paediatric Infectious Disease, Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Sleep Medicine, Paediatric Immunology & Allergy, and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Our specialists Paediatrics team can help you find your next role in these subspecialties and more.
