* 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.
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.
Competitive Salary Package: Indicative remuneration based on classification and experience. Salary sacrificing options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and on-call allowances for applicable positions are also provided.
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.
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