Registrar - Paediatrics - Advanced Trainee (WACHS)
Salary: MP Year 1-7 $146,569 to $442,065 p.a. pro rata (includes base salary, professional development allowance and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation)
Location: Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Geraldton, Karratha and Port Hedland Hospitals
Unit/Division: Central Office -> Medical Services
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Fixed Term full time and part time appointment for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2025.
POSITION PROFILE
The positions are accredited for up to 12 months of Advanced Training in General Paediatrics, although applications for 6 months will be considered if necessary. We are seeking enthusiastic registrars to join our teams in all our hospital sites.
The hospitals sites included within the recruitment process are:
* Albany
* Broome (STP funded position)
* Bunbury (STP funded position)
* Geraldton (STP funded position)
* Karratha
* Port Hedland (STP funded position)
There is a strong team of resident consultant paediatricians providing close supervision and support in each of our hospitals while also giving opportunities for independent practice.
For further information on specific hospitals sites and accredited training details, please read thoroughly the attached 2026 Registrar Paediatric Advanced Trainee Booklet.
Candidates for positions which are funded through the Australian Government Specialist Training Program (STP) must be in Years 1, 2 or 3 of their Advanced Training. They cannot complete their training until the end of the STP funded position.
ABOUT WACHS
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice (as of 1 July 2025).
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
* Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world
* Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.
Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:
* Cover Letter (optional one page)
* Indicate your hospital site preference ranking within the "additional documents" section of your MedCareersWA application.
* A curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
* Two nominated referees within your application. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
* A written statement addressing the selection criteria (as stated on the attached flyer and Generic JDF page 4).
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday 12 May 2025 AWST will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.