Consultant paediatrician (child development)

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – Wheatbelt – Northam WA

Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Permanent, Casual, Temporary

Current vacancy pool active until 12/20/2026

As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will lead paediatric services across the Wheatbelt region, including outpatient and community settings, with a focus on child development. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals to support families.

• 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.

• Eligible for or hold registration by the Medical Board of Australia in 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 communication skills.

• Generous leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, and additional leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
• Flexible working arrangements with adaptable rosters.
• Opportunity to broaden clinical scope across multiple specialties.
• Work in a supportive, close-knit team.

The Wheatbelt region offers proximity to Perth, quality education and training, a family-friendly environment, and outdoor recreation.

Apply via the WACHS portal. Only completed applications will be considered. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

• Applicants will undergo criminal records screening, integrity checking, and a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
• Offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory completion of a Pre-Employment Health Assessment.