Registrar - trainee/service

Registrar – Trainee/Service – Paediatrics – General

Pool Ref: 00510719 – Fixed Term (Full Time or Part Time), 6–12 months with possibility of extension(s). Appointments may be made from the pool until 31/10/2026.

Position Profile

Successful applicants will be part of a busy team working with the support of 11 general paediatricians who are enthusiastic teachers and mentors. The team operates a 24‐bed paediatric ward and daily outpatient clinics supported by allied health professionals. Fiona Stanley Hospital has one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, including a separate children's emergency department with a 4‐bed observation ward that sees 26,000 children per year.

FSH offers a busy outpatient service covering general paediatrics and paediatric subspecialties (neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, respiratory, endocrinology and immunology). A multidisciplinary feeding team provides support for complex paediatric feeding disorders. Full access to paediatric radiology, paediatric anaesthetic MRI, other paediatric investigations, EEG services and an active medical simulation program is available. The hospital hosts University of Notre Dame and Curtin medical students.

The role is accredited for advanced trainees as General Paediatrics (No Perinatal, Acute Care ED) and for basic trainees for General Paediatrics, Neonates and Emergency. Up to 27 months of the 36‐month Basic Training may be undertaken at FSH; up to 12 months of Core Advanced training (6/12 general paediatrics without perinatal and 6/12 Acute Care ED) may also be undertaken here. RACP Clinical Examination and two Directors of Paediatric Education (DPE) are available.

Employee Benefits

• Professional development and study leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution (see superannuation information).

Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; see AMA award.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online via MedCareersWA. Email applications are not accepted.

Required application documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (no more than 4 A4 pages) including names and contact details of two referees and a summary of experience relevant to the vacancy.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria. Answers are required for assessment by the panel.
• For Trainee Registrars only: additional essential criteria marked "Trainee Registrars Only" (Essential Selection Criteria 2) and supporting documentation such as College Registration confirmation.
• Service Registrars do not need to answer the Trainee Registrars Only criteria.
• Referees are preferably current supervisors or managers.

All documents must be complete and ready to attach before applying online.

Other Conditions

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. Further information is available at WWC website.
• South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and including all necessary information. Unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted.
• Suitable candidates for this recruitment process may also be accessed or offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

EEO Statement

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Contact

For further job-related information, contact Dr Robin Guttinger at (08) 6152 22*** or via email ***email_hidden***.

Application Deadline

Applications will not be accepted after 4:00 PM on the deadline day.