Consultant Paediatrician

Consultant Paediatrician – Job Summary WACHS Goldfields is inviting applications for Consultant Paediatrician positions (Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Fixed‑Term, Sessional). Salary is $412,161 to $523,436 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and allowances). Locations: Kalgoorlie Health Campus and Esperance Hospital, Western Australia. Closing Date: 4:00 PM. Responsibilities Provide high‑quality clinical care to paediatric and neonatal patients across the Goldfields region. Work primarily at Kalgoorlie Health Campus while contributing to services at Esperance Hospital and supporting outreach to surrounding communities. Collaborate closely with the Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and other clinicians to lead delivery of patient‑centred care. Contribute to clinical governance, policy development, and service improvement initiatives. Mentor and supervise registrars, residents and interns, fostering the next generation of paediatric specialists. Participate in on‑call duties, emergency and critical care, including neonatal medicine. Qualifications Registered Consultant Paediatrician in Australia with demonstrated expertise in acute and chronic paediatric conditions. Strong interest in neonatal care and developmental paediatrics. Leadership and mentoring experience, comfortable supervising junior doctors. Ability to navigate high‑pressure situations, embrace clinical innovation, and adapt to the challenges of rural practice. Commitment to equity in healthcare, respect for cultural diversity and a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families. Benefits & Entitlements Annual leave up to 4 weeks. Professional development leave 3 weeks. Additional leave for cultural, compassionate or long service (13 weeks after 10 years). 5 weeks overseas PDL after 5 years. Easy access to Perth: short flights or rail service. Competitive salary packages – among the highest in Australia. Regional incentives – district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel days. Novated leasing and salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals. Relocation support – reimbursement for relocation costs and employee‑sponsored work visas (conditions apply). Flexible working arrangements considered within operational requirements. Application Process Submit a current CV outlining qualifications, training and relevant experience. Provide two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager. Include a 2‑3 page maximum statement addressing essential work‑related requirements. Apply online via MedCareersWA (Ref ). Contact Dr Lisa Sorger (Director Medical Services) at 5*** or via email ***********@health.wa.gov.au for further information. Recruitment agencies must be WACHS approved suppliers. Active “open‑ended” recruitment pool; suitable applicants placed in pool until 30/06/2026. Equal Opportunity & Diversity WACHS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All candidates are encouraged to apply – under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 – from all backgrounds, including people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). Additional Information Applicants must undertake a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check and a satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). WA Health policies require criminal record screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to WWC check. Please refer to the WWC website at for further information. This role is subject to the WACHS PEHA Policy; an unsatisfactory PEHA will result in withdrawal of any offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr