Staff Specialist in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

About the role

John Hunter Children's Hospital is recruiting a Staff Specialist in Paediatric Palliative Medicine for its Paediatric Palliative Care Service (PPCS). This is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE) within a small, dedicated team that provides holistic, family-centred care to children across the Hunter New England region and the Child Health Network – Northern. The role contributes to shaping the future of paediatric palliative care in NSW.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric palliative care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Participate in after-hours support and statewide on-call advisory services
• Collaborate with internal and external healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care
• Contribute to education and training for medical students, junior doctors, nursing and allied health staff
• Engage in research, quality improvement and service development initiatives

Required profile

• Fellowship of the RACP and Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (or equivalent)
• Current specialist registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and compassionate care delivery

Required skills

• Strong communication, leadership and teaching skills

What we offer

• A highly respected children's hospital and a supportive, values-driven team
• Access to Fitness Passport, salary packaging and employee assistance programs
• Career growth, collaborative projects and multidisciplinary support
• A coastal lifestyle in Newcastle with beaches, food and arts scenes, and easy access to the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie