The Queensland General Paediatric Advanced Training Network offers a 2-year program for trainees to meet the following core professional experience requirements for advanced training in general paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP):
- 12 months essential general paediatrics
- 6 months hospital paediatrics
- 6 months developmental and behavioural paediatrics
For trainees interested in regional training there is an opt in third year available on the network.
This network may suit trainees who:
- would like a streamlined opportunity to complete the essential training requirements
- have a specific interest in regional practice
- intend to pursue dual training in general paediatrics and a subspecialty
Information session
To learn more about general paediatric advanced training in Queensland please refer to the presentation [PDF 2202.89 KB] from the information session held on 15 June 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must:
- have successfully completed RACP Basic Paediatric Training including the written and clinical exams
- be commencing first or second year of advanced training in general paediatrics in 2027
- hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- hold registration with the RACP.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander General Paediatric Advanced Training Affirmative Pathway
The purpose of the Pathway is to promote the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander junior doctors in the Queensland Health workforce. Eligible applicants will be shortlisted for interview and, if suitable, will be allocated their first rotation and hospital preference.
Forms
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status [DOCX 916.25 KB]
- Statutory Declaration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status [DOCX 912.93 KB]
Applying
You can apply for a position with the Queensland General Paediatric Advanced Training Network through the RMO campaign. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 1 June to Monday 29 June 2026. Late applications are not accepted.
Before you apply, make sure you read the following documents:
- role description [PDF 211.67 KB]
- how to apply [PDF 224.01 KB]
- how to preference [PDF 68.56 KB]
- special consideration [PDF 80.02 KB]
- appeals [PDF 59.09 KB].
Documents you need to submit
To apply, you need to complete the CV template [DOCX 30.7 KB] and a short statement and upload both to your application.
Participating facilities
General paediatric advanced training positions are aligned to:
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Townsville
These are indicative of primary base with rotations to outer metropolitan and rural/regional centres. For information on training sites, please refer to:
Total general paediatric advanced training network positions per year (variable)
The general paediatric advanced training positions table [PDF 99.45 KB] indicates training positions in paediatrics available across Queensland training hospitals for general paediatric advanced trainees on the network.
Key dates
| Dates | Actions |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 June - Monday 29 June 2026 | Applications open |
| Friday 24 July 2026 | Virtual interviews |
| By Monday 10 August 2026 | Selection outcomes |
More information
To find out more about the training program, email the Network Medical Director, Dr Sara Lucas at Paediatric-Training@health.qld.gov.au.