Consultant Paediatrician – Job Summary
WACHS Goldfields is inviting applications for Consultant Paediatrician positions (Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Fixed‑Term, Sessional).
Salary is $412,161 to $523,436 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and allowances).
Locations: Kalgoorlie Health Campus and Esperance Hospital, Western Australia. Closing Date: 2026-02-27 4:00 PM.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality clinical care to paediatric and neonatal patients across the Goldfields region.
* Work primarily at Kalgoorlie Health Campus while contributing to services at Esperance Hospital and supporting outreach to surrounding communities.
* Collaborate closely with the Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and other clinicians to lead delivery of patient‑centred care.
* Contribute to clinical governance, policy development, and service improvement initiatives.
* Mentor and supervise registrars, residents and interns, fostering the next generation of paediatric specialists.
* Participate in on‑call duties, emergency and critical care, including neonatal medicine.
Qualifications
* Registered Consultant Paediatrician in Australia with demonstrated expertise in acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
* Strong interest in neonatal care and developmental paediatrics.
* Leadership and mentoring experience, comfortable supervising junior doctors.
* Ability to navigate high‑pressure situations, embrace clinical innovation, and adapt to the challenges of rural practice.
* Commitment to equity in healthcare, respect for cultural diversity and a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
Benefits & Entitlements
* Annual leave up to 4 weeks.
* Professional development leave 3 weeks.
* Additional leave for cultural, compassionate or long service (13 weeks after 10 years).
* 5 weeks overseas PDL after 5 years.
* Easy access to Perth: short flights or rail service.
* Competitive salary packages – among the highest in Australia.
* Regional incentives – district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel days.
* Novated leasing and salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals.
* Relocation support – reimbursement for relocation costs and employee‑sponsored work visas (conditions apply).
* Flexible working arrangements considered within operational requirements.
Application Process
* Submit a current CV outlining qualifications, training and relevant experience.
* Provide two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager.
* Include a 2‑3 page maximum statement addressing essential work‑related requirements.
* Apply online via MedCareersWA (Ref 493017). Contact Dr Lisa Sorger (Director Medical Services) at 08 9080 5*** or via email ***********@health.wa.gov.au for further information.
* Recruitment agencies must be WACHS approved suppliers.
* Active “open‑ended” recruitment pool; suitable applicants placed in pool until 30/06/2026.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
WACHS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All candidates are encouraged to apply – under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 – from all backgrounds, including people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
Additional Information
* Applicants must undertake a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check and a satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
* WA Health policies require criminal record screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process.
* This vacancy is subject to WWC check. Please refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au for further information.
* This role is subject to the WACHS PEHA Policy; an unsatisfactory PEHA will result in withdrawal of any offer.
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