Description:
Fixed Term full time and part time appointment for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).
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.
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.
SALARY
South of the 26th parallel – Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie
Registrar Year 1-7 $146,579 to $195,662 p.a.* *includes base salary $120,492 to $164,513 pa, professional development allowance $10,969 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation. Rates as 3 September 2024.
Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $214,484 to $224,214 p.a.* *includes base salary $176,691 to $185,418 pa, professional development allowance $15,671 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation. Rates as 3 September 2024.
North of the 26th parallel – Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome
Registrar Year 1-3, $171,015 to $187,042 pa* * includes base salary $142,408 to $156,782 pa, professional Development allowance $10,969 pa and 11.5% employer contributed Superannuation. Rates as 3 September 2024.
Health Service Medical Practitioner Years 1-6 , $350,115 to $442,065 pa* * includes base salary $218,634 to $282,953 pa, professional Development allowance $33,442 pa, on-call allowance and 11.5% employer contributed Superannuation. Rates as 3 September 2024.
Salary effective as of 03/09/2024.
Superannuation is currently 11.5% and will increase to 12% as of 1/07/2025.
Appointment will be made based on assessment of recent skills and experience.
Appointment will be made based on assessment of skills and experience.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
For further information we encourage you to contact Medical Recruitment Coordinator via [emailprotected] or telephone 08 6553 0845 and 08 6553 0804.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are requested to apply through MedCareersWA (https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/492677)
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 6-12 months
Pay: $146,569.00 – $442,065.00 per year
Work Location: In person