Consultant Paediatrician (Child Development)
WA Government – Northam WA
Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional with possibility of extension(s).
This role is part of a recruitment pool that will be assessed regularly to fill both immediate vacancies and future appointments.
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 Health Campus – 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.
Together, 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 child‐development services across out‐patient and community settings with a focus on child development. Working with a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, you will support families across the Wheatbelt region. This is more than a clinical role; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families while enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits of the Wheatbelt.
Key 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.
Key Success Factors (What you'll need)
* Eligible for or hold registration by the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of Paediatrics and child health.
* Substantial clinical experience in paediatric patient management with a strong focus on developmental paediatrics and child protection.
* Demonstrated effective, compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external agencies, combined with strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits Included
* Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of professional development leave, plus additional leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
* Tight‐Knit Team: supportive environment with close connection to the community.
* Flexible Working Arrangements: adaptive rosters that support work‐life balance where operationally possible.
* Diverse Practice Opportunities: exposure to multiple specialties, including paediatric development, in a patient‐centred, rural healthcare setting.
Location and Lifestyle
* Proximity to Perth: just over an hour's drive from Perth, offering easy access to city amenities while enjoying a short commute.
* Education & Training: access to quality public and private schools in larger towns and proximity to higher education institutions in Perth.
* Family‐Friendly Environment: quality childcare and a range of community sports and recreational clubs.
* Nature & Recreation: scenic trails, riverside walks, fishing, and local attractions such as Wave Rock and the Avon Descent.
Recruitment Pool Details
The pool will be assessed regularly by the panel and may be used for both immediate vacancy and future appointments until 20/12/2026.
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