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Paediatrician Jobs in Australia & New Zealand

Hospitals are always looking for skilled paediatricians and paediatric registrars with interests in a range of subspecialties. Develop your career and play a vital role in improving child and adolescent healthcare.

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Posted 7 days ago
Locum Paediatric Consultant needed in Karratha, WA

Join a team that’s committed to delivering high-quality care to children and families in a rapidly e...

Posted 7 days ago
Locum Paediatric Consultant needed in Hedland, WA

Join a well-established health team where you’ll play a key role in delivering expert care to childr...

Posted 7 days ago
Locum Paediatric Consultant needed in Grafton, NSW

Step into a well-supported paediatrics department in a regional hospital located in the scenic North...

Posted 17 days ago
Paediatric Registrar - Bunbury Hospital

Contact Christina on 0466 895 696 for more information or for a confidential discussion. Shift start...

Posted 65 days ago
Locum Paediatrician Consultant needed in Lismore Base

Locum dates: Fri 06 Jun to 09 Jun Mon 14 Jul to Fri 18 Jul

Posted 87 days ago
Registrar/Principal House Officer – Paediatrics

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Locum and Permanent Paediatric Jobs for residents, registrars and consultants.

At Wavelength, we can help you find a paediatric job that matches your career goals and lifestyle.

Locum paediatrician jobs offer unmatched flexibility and variety. Work when and where it suits you, whether it's a metro hospital, a rural clinic, or private practice. Locum roles allow you to explore new clinical environments, develop your paediatric expertise, and build a holistic skill set. You’ll earn competitive pay, with many roles offering travel, accommodation, and attractive daily rates. For many doctors, locum work is a fulfilling way to make a difference in communities where your skills are most needed.

Permanent paediatrician jobs, on the other hand, offer long-term stability and the chance to embed yourself within a high-quality clinical team. Build strong and trusting relationships with patients, families and colleagues, and contribute meaningfully to the development of paediatric healthcare services in your community. A permanent role provides structured pathways for career progression, research opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Whether you’re a resident ready to take your next step, a registrar nearing fellowship, or a consultant exploring new directions, we can connect you with locum and permanent paediatric jobs that support your ambitions.

Regulatory & Migration Support for Paediatricians

We have an in-house Regulatory and Migration team that all our Paediatricians have access to. We can provide expert advice on the AHPRA and the college registration process, Medicare and visas.

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Claire Ponsford

Owner and Director

Paul Darby

General Manager - Hospital Services Locum

Max Drakeley

GP Team Manager

Skye Rogers

Junior Team Manager; Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Christina Gregory

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G and Paediatrics

Fiona Jackson

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Mikaila Brooks

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Jade-Maree Camilleri

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tabather Cain

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tahnee Love

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

Rebecca Crocket

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

EJ Cuaresma

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent GP

Jane Stanke

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent GP (UK Based)

Charlie Hellmundt

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Amy Beddall

Associate Recruiter - Locum GP

Anna Mullins

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP AMS

Emma Chadwick

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Eamon McCurry

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Paediatrics

Kelly Deakin

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Claudine Zaarour

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Amber Derby-Davies

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G

Yasmin Lockey

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Courtney Lewis

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Robyn Pascoe

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry (Non-Specialist)

Nicole Langan

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Surgery

Ashlea Harvey

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, ICU, General Medicine, O&G, Fertility and Paediatrics

Chloe Frost

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology

We’ve helped fill Paediatric roles across Australia and New Zealand

  • "I have worked with Wavelength for the last 4 years or so. They have provided a sympathetic ear when there has been any sort of problem and done what they could to solve it. While in Sydney once, my wife and I called into the Wavelength office and met some of the team, finding them as amiable and welcoming as they are over the phone. The coffee there was certainly better than International Roast, thank heavens!"

    Dr Tony
    Paediatric Consultant
  • "Wavelength is one of the most innovative and accommodating companies I came across. Their service is prompt and reliable. They know how to respond to individual needs. The customer's interest is their core business - a very refreshing and modern experience around a usually very encrusted and inflexible public health administration system."

    Dr Anita
    Paediatric Consultant

Looking for a job in other medical specialties in Australia and New Zealand?

At Wavelength, we recruit across the full spectrum of medical specialties, from general practice, psychiatry, and emergency medicine to anaesthetics, surgery and beyond. Whether you’re searching for a locum, permanent, metro or rural position, we’ll work with you to understand your goals and match you to the right role. Explore more opportunities for Doctor Jobs or browse by medical specialty

Frequently Asked Questions about Paediatrician Jobs

How much do paediatricians earn in australia?

Paediatrician salaries in Australia vary depending on your experience, location, and public vs private sector. On average, paediatricians can earn between $200,000 and $400,000 per year in permanent paediatric jobs. While locum paediatricians may earn higher daily rates in the short-term. 

What is the highest paying paediatrician job?

The highest paying paediatric jobs are found in locum consultant roles in rural areas, where short-term demand drives up pay. Subspecialties like paediatric intensive care, neonatology, and paediatric emergency medicine also command higher salaries due to the specialised skill and training required.

Are paediatricians in demand in Australia?

Yes, paediatricians are in high demand across Australia, particularly in regional and rural communities where access to specialist care is limited. Many areas face ongoing shortages in child and adolescent health services. There is also growing demand in private clinics for paediatricians with subspecialty expertise, especially in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. With increasing awareness and diagnostic processes in meeting NDIS requirements, more families are seeking timely paediatric assessments to access early intervention and support services. As a result, experienced paediatricians are particularly in high demand now more than ever.

What is the average Paediatrician's Salary?

Paediatricians working in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent roles:

  • Locum Paediatric Registrars: pay rates of approx. $1,000 to $1,500 per day inclusive of on-call/callbacks
  • Locum Paediatric Specialists: pay rates of approx. $2,000 per day plus accommodation and travel expenses
  • Paediatricians in permanent roles: can earn a salary between $200,000 to $450,000 per year depending on experience and subspecialty

What Subspecialties of Paediatrics do we recruit for?

Our Paediatrics team can help you to source the most rewarding locum Paediatrician jobs and permanent Paediatrician jobs in the following areas:

  • Community Child Health
  • Paediatric Endocrinology
  • Paediatric Nuclear Medicine
  • General Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Immunology & Allergy
  • Paediatric Palliative Medicine
  • Neonatal
  • Paediatric Infectious Disease
  • Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Paediatric Medical Oncology
  • Paediatric Rheumatology
  • Paediatric Cardiology
  • Paediatric Nephrology
  • Paediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Paediatric Neurology

What qualifications do you need to work as a Paediatrician in Australia and New Zealand?

In Australia and New Zealand, the Specialist qualification is Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Suppose your training program is comparable to the RACP training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment. In that case, you may be able to apply for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – MRACP combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Dual Board-Certified physicians.

How much do paediatricians earn in australia?

Paediatrician salaries in Australia vary depending on your experience, location, and public vs private sector. On average, paediatricians can earn between $200,000 and $400,000 per year in permanent paediatric jobs. While locum paediatricians may earn higher daily rates in the short-term. 

What is the highest paying paediatrician job?

The highest paying paediatric jobs are found in locum consultant roles in rural areas, where short-term demand drives up pay. Subspecialties like paediatric intensive care, neonatology, and paediatric emergency medicine also command higher salaries due to the specialised skill and training required.

Are paediatricians in demand in Australia?

Yes, paediatricians are in high demand across Australia, particularly in regional and rural communities where access to specialist care is limited. Many areas face ongoing shortages in child and adolescent health services. There is also growing demand in private clinics for paediatricians with subspecialty expertise, especially in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. With increasing awareness and diagnostic processes in meeting NDIS requirements, more families are seeking timely paediatric assessments to access early intervention and support services. As a result, experienced paediatricians are particularly in high demand now more than ever.

What is the average Paediatrician's Salary?

Paediatricians working in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent roles:

  • Locum Paediatric Registrars: pay rates of approx. $1,000 to $1,500 per day inclusive of on-call/callbacks
  • Locum Paediatric Specialists: pay rates of approx. $2,000 per day plus accommodation and travel expenses
  • Paediatricians in permanent roles: can earn a salary between $200,000 to $450,000 per year depending on experience and subspecialty

What Subspecialties of Paediatrics do we recruit for?

Our Paediatrics team can help you to source the most rewarding locum Paediatrician jobs and permanent Paediatrician jobs in the following areas:

  • Community Child Health
  • Paediatric Endocrinology
  • Paediatric Nuclear Medicine
  • General Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Immunology & Allergy
  • Paediatric Palliative Medicine
  • Neonatal
  • Paediatric Infectious Disease
  • Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Paediatric Medical Oncology
  • Paediatric Rheumatology
  • Paediatric Cardiology
  • Paediatric Nephrology
  • Paediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Paediatric Neurology

What qualifications do you need to work as a Paediatrician in Australia and New Zealand?

In Australia and New Zealand, the Specialist qualification is Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Suppose your training program is comparable to the RACP training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment. In that case, you may be able to apply for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – MRACP combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Dual Board-Certified physicians.

How much do paediatricians earn in australia?

Paediatrician salaries in Australia vary depending on your experience, location, and public vs private sector. On average, paediatricians can earn between $200,000 and $400,000 per year in permanent paediatric jobs. While locum paediatricians may earn higher daily rates in the short-term. 

What is the highest paying paediatrician job?

The highest paying paediatric jobs are found in locum consultant roles in rural areas, where short-term demand drives up pay. Subspecialties like paediatric intensive care, neonatology, and paediatric emergency medicine also command higher salaries due to the specialised skill and training required.

Are paediatricians in demand in Australia?

Yes, paediatricians are in high demand across Australia, particularly in regional and rural communities where access to specialist care is limited. Many areas face ongoing shortages in child and adolescent health services. There is also growing demand in private clinics for paediatricians with subspecialty expertise, especially in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. With increasing awareness and diagnostic processes in meeting NDIS requirements, more families are seeking timely paediatric assessments to access early intervention and support services. As a result, experienced paediatricians are particularly in high demand now more than ever.

What is the average Paediatrician's Salary?

Paediatricians working in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent roles:

  • Locum Paediatric Registrars: pay rates of approx. $1,000 to $1,500 per day inclusive of on-call/callbacks
  • Locum Paediatric Specialists: pay rates of approx. $2,000 per day plus accommodation and travel expenses
  • Paediatricians in permanent roles: can earn a salary between $200,000 to $450,000 per year depending on experience and subspecialty

What Subspecialties of Paediatrics do we recruit for?

Our Paediatrics team can help you to source the most rewarding locum Paediatrician jobs and permanent Paediatrician jobs in the following areas:

  • Community Child Health
  • Paediatric Endocrinology
  • Paediatric Nuclear Medicine
  • General Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Immunology & Allergy
  • Paediatric Palliative Medicine
  • Neonatal
  • Paediatric Infectious Disease
  • Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Paediatric Medical Oncology
  • Paediatric Rheumatology
  • Paediatric Cardiology
  • Paediatric Nephrology
  • Paediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Paediatric Neurology

What qualifications do you need to work as a Paediatrician in Australia and New Zealand?

In Australia and New Zealand, the Specialist qualification is Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Suppose your training program is comparable to the RACP training program in terms of content, duration, governance, and assessment. In that case, you may be able to apply for Specialist Assessment in Australia or Vocational registration in New Zealand. International qualifications that are often deemed comparable include:

  • UK/Ireland – MRACP combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
  • Canada – Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
  • USA – Dual Board-Certified physicians.

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