Consultant Paediatrician (Child Development)
Wheatbelt Health Campuses (Northam, Narrogin, Merredin, and Moora)
This pool aims to fill current vacancies for permanent or fixed term appointments. Employment types: Full Time, Part Time and Sessional with the possibility of extension(s). Appointments from this pool may be made until 20/12/2026.
About Wheatbelt Health Campuses and the Positions
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) delivers high-quality care across the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia through four key health campuses: Northam, Narrogin, Merredin, and Moora. These facilities provide a wide range of services including emergency care, acute and sub‑acute inpatient services, maternity, allied health, Aboriginal health programmes and community health initiatives.
* Northam Health Campus: The largest hub with surgical services, maternity, various outpatient services, child health and child development services.
* Narrogin Health Campus: Modern facilities offering general medicine, maternity, mental health, child health and child development services.
* Merredin Health Campus: Focused on aged care, mental health, child health and child development services.
* Moora Health Campus: Community‑oriented care with allied health, child health and child development services.
These campuses play a vital role in supporting rural communities with comprehensive health services and outreach programmes.
Role Overview
As a Consultant Paediatrician you will lead paediatric services across outpatient and community settings with a focus on child development, working with a multidisciplinary team to support families in the Wheatbelt region.
Responsibilities
* Lead paediatric child development service delivery and help shape the future of child health in the region.
* Mentor and inspire other doctors and non‑specialist clinicians, building capability and confidence across the team.
* Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to ongoing medical education.
* Foster a positive, team‑focused culture that values excellence and innovation.
* Actively contribute to clinical governance and policy development to strengthen paediatric healthcare across the region.
Qualifications
* Eligible for or hold registration by the Medical Board of Australia in Paediatrics and child health.
* Substantial clinical experience in paediatric patient management with a strong focus on developmental paediatrics and child protection.
* Effective, compassionate and culturally sensitive written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave and additional leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
* Close, supportive team that knows the community and its clients.
* Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work‑life balance where operationally possible.
* Diverse practice opportunities across multiple specialties including paediatric development.
* Proximity to Perth – just over an hour’s drive, providing easy access to city amenities.
* Access to quality education, childcare and community sports for families.
* Opportunities to explore nature and recreation within the Wheatbelt such as scenic trails, riverside walks and local attractions.
Compensation
Consultant Year 1‑9: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum, pro‑rata*; Sessional Year 1‑9: $790.09 – $1,003.40* (per day). Rates are based on the WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 and are inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12% superannuation.
*Rates are subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice and effective as of 3 September 2025.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
WA Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, sex, religious creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
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