Consultant Paediatrician - Regional Western Australia
Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time / Part-Time / Sessional
Salary package up to approx. $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & allowances)
I am currently recruiting for a leading regional health service in Western Australia seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join their expanding team in a large, well-supported regional centre.
This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful, community-focused medicine with a highly competitive remuneration package and genuine lifestyle benefits.
The Opportunity
You will be based in a major regional health campus in WA, providing specialist paediatric and neonatal services across the region, including outreach to surrounding communities.
You'll join an established, collaborative team of:
* Consultant Paediatricians
* Senior Registrar
* Registrar
* Residents & Interns
* Dedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
The role includes:
* Acute and chronic paediatric care
* Neonatal and emergency presentations
* Developmental paediatrics exposure
* On-call responsibilities
* Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
* Active involvement in clinical governance & service improvement
Contracts available:
* Fixed-Term Full-Time (5 years) - with potential extension or permanency
* Permanent, sessional, part-time or full-time options
Remuneration & Incentives
This is one of the most competitive Consultant packages in Australia:
* Total package approx. $412,000 - $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of base, 12% super & regional allowances)
* District & regional allowances
* Accommodation support options
* Relocation assistance (interstate & overseas applicants considered)
* Salary packaging (living expenses + meals)
* Novated leasing
* Generous leave:
* 4 weeks annual leave
* 3 weeks professional development leave
* Long service leave (13 weeks after 10 years)
* Overseas PDL eligibility after 5 years
Flexible working arrangements will be considered within service requirements.
Who We're Looking For
* FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent
* Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
* Strong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatrics
* Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
* Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare delivery
Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must have a RACP assessment outcome of "Substantially Comparable" due to supervision limitations.
Why Consider Regional WA?
This is not just a job — it's an opportunity to:
* Earn one of the highest consultant packages nationally
* Work in a supportive, well-structured regional team
* Have meaningful impact in Aboriginal and regional child health
* Enjoy lifestyle balance without compromising clinical complexity
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