Question 1

What is the average Paediatrics Salary?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What subspecialties of Paediatrics do we recruit for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the benefits of locuming as a Paediatrician?

Accepted Answer

Locuming as a Paediatrics doctor presents a unique set of advantages, blending professional development with personal growth and flexibility. This career path offers paediatricians, from advanced trainee registrars to seasoned paediatric consultants, the opportunity to work across various settings, enhancing their clinical skills while maintaining a desirable work-life balance. Here's how embracing locum roles in paediatrics can be beneficial:

Flexibility and work-life balance: One of the most significant benefits of locuming is the flexibility it offers. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or casual positions, locum jobs allow paediatricians to choose when and where they work.

Variety of clinical experience: Locum paediatricians have the chance to work in a variety of health service settings, from world-class hospitals in places like Melbourne to remote clinics across Australia.

Professional development opportunities: Working as a locum paediatrician also offers unparalleled professional development opportunities. Paediatric advanced trainee registrars and consultants can gain experience in specialist paediatric services, contributing to their growth as medical specialists.

Attractive financial benefits: Salary packaging for locum paediatricians is often highly competitive, reflecting the demand for paediatric jobs in Australia. Locum positions typically offer higher hourly rates compared to permanent full-time roles, providing paediatricians with the potential to maximise their earnings.

Contribution to underserved areas: Paediatrician locum jobs often fill critical paediatrician vacancies in underserved areas where specialist paediatric services are in dire need. By taking on roles in these regions, paediatricians make a significant impact on community health, ensuring children receive the care they need.

Question 4

What are the benefits of locuming as a Paediatric Registrar?

Accepted Answer

Locuming as a Paediatric Regsitar has many benefits. Here's how embracing locum roles in paediatrics can be beneficial: flexibility and work-life balance, variety of clinical experience, professional development, attractive financial benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference where you are needed most.

Question 5

Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Accepted Answer

Yes, working as a locum means you are essentially a contractor. Your tax structure will be different. In Australia, you will need to provide an Australian Business Number. In New Zealand, you may need to register for GST

Question 6

Where is the work in Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are roles available right across Australia. Where the work is depends on your experience and specialty. Many (though certainly not all) locum roles are in rural areas. Overseas-trained doctors are required to work in a rural area of need for a period of time.

Lots of doctors we work with love earning extra and exploring the country through locum and permanent placements. You can find out more about our current job listings on the job search page.

Paediatrics jobs in Western Australia

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