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Staff Specialist in Paediatric Neurology - John Hunter Children's Hospital - job post

Hunter New England Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Newcastle NSW
$197,583 - $243,822 a year - Part-time
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Pay

  • $197,583 - $243,822 a year

Job type

  • Part-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Shift work
  • Public holidays
  • On call

Location

Newcastle NSW

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Full job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number
REQ681788
Occupation
Specialist
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary Information
$197583 - $243822
Closing date
16 August 2026 at 11:59pm


Staff Specialist in Paediatric Neurology
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Fixed term temporary | Part Time | 0.8 FTE until August 2027

An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Specialist in Paediatric Neurology to join the multidisciplinary team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for Northern NSW. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist neurological care to children and young people across inpatient, outpatient and consultative settings while contributing to education, research and service development within a leading paediatric healthcare service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high quality, evidence based, and patient focused care to admitted and non-admitted patients, families and carers across Hunter New England Local Health District and the Child Health Network – Northern.
  • Deliver specialist paediatric neurology service including inpatient, outpatient and consultative care to John Hunter Children’s Hospital, John Hunter Hospital Emergency Department and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
  • Manage children and young people with neurological disorders and provide ambulatory clinic services across the district.
  • Participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Utilise expertise in paediatric EEG reporting, with additional experience in genetics and NCV/EMG services highly regarded.
  • Contribute to clinical teaching, research, quality improvement and service development activities.
Essential requirements:
  • Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Paediatric Neurology, or eligibility through an approved overseas trained specialist pathway.
  • Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Paediatric Neurology.
About us:
John Hunter Children’s Hospital, located in Newcastle NSW, is one of three dedicated children’s hospitals in NSW. We see almost 25,000 children and young people through our Emergency Department each year and admit over 10,000 patients annually, delivering more than 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics.

Why Join Us?
  • John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
  • Sustainability focus: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
  • Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
  • Medical Settlement Concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – for clinicians, families and even pets.

Need more information?

Applications close: 16 August 2026

For more information about the role contact: Dr Christina Miteff – Head of Tertiary Services and Senior Staff Specialist in Paediatric Neurology, John Hunter Children’s Hospital E: Christina.Miteff@health.nsw.gov.au
For application enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (0 4985 3353 E: Sally.Jordan@health.nsw.gov.au

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_01. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

JHCH respects and appreciates cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary or permanent appointments.
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