Registrar - Paediatric Advanced Trainee 2027 | Kalgoorlie Hospital
Date published: Apr 17, 2026, 08:37 AM
Location
Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital, WA
Description
The Rural Clinical School and WACHS (Goldfields) is offering a unique training position for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics.
The position is based in Kalgoorlie and includes acute, emergency, neonatal high dependency care and outpatient paediatrics experience. There is 50% allocation of time to teaching, research, academic and remote work.
There will be the opportunity to participate in remote area clinics. Good communication skills and experience working with Aboriginal families would be of great benefit in this position. This position would suit someone with a passion for Aboriginal and rural health who is planning a career in rural and remote paediatrics.
You'll be working with a team of experienced rural paediatricians and several registrars and RMOs. There's a strong team of resident consultant paediatricians providing close supervision and support in each of our hospitals while also giving opportunities for independent practice.
The position is offered for a 12-month term although 6-month terms can be considered.
* Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
* Enrolled in Paediatrics Training Program, RACP or equivalent programs and demonstrates satisfactory progression appropriate for an advanced trainee.
* Demonstrated current clinical experience in paediatrics and the management of acutely unwell children and neonates.
* Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching of resident, nursing staff and medical students.
* Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance (Patient Safety and Quality), quality assurance, continuous improvement, and clinical research in the field of paediatrics and adolescent health.
* Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework.
* Current C Class driver's license and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home.
* Experienced or interest in rural paediatric practice in rural setting.
* Possession of current Advanced Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Emergency Management of Severe Trauma certificates.
* Demonstrated ability to monitor and review own effectiveness.
* Experience working with clients from a variety of cultural/ethnic backgrounds
Apply
Applicants are requested to apply through MedCareersWA. Applicants must provide the following documentation ready to submit:
* Cover Letter (optional 1 page)
* A curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
* 2 nominated referees within your application. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
* A written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders — past, present and emerging — of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand. Find out more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity.
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