Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2027 Medical Intake

Registrar - Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics - Nephrology

This is a recruitment for Fixed Term Full-Time appointments for 6–12 months, with the possibility of extension(s). An immediate start is preferred; however, a later commencement date may be negotiated.

Position Profiles:
This Advanced Trainee position requires management of nephrology patients, both inpatients and outpatients, as well as internal and external consultations. As a Trainee you will work under the supervision of the consultant.

Area Profile:
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) treats children from around Western Australia, and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents. CAHS is made up of Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital.

For further information about CAHS and its’ services please click here and read the attachment About CAHS.

Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - International applicants

Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Pay and benefits

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 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 - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 current referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (of no more than 4 A4 pages). Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
3. A cover letter outlining a brief overview of your experience, preferred commencement date and preferred contract length (6 or 12 months contract).

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.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME AND STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ASSESSED AND CONSIDERED INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after 4:00pm (AWST) will not be accepted.

YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. LATE OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website
• Criminal Record Screening Check
• Pre-Employment Integrity Check
• 100 Point Identification Check
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment; and
• You must have access to transport and a commitment to meeting shift requirements as rostered. 

 Other Conditions: 

• Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/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).

For further information:
Please contact: Dr Christine Mincham via christine.mincham@health.wa.gov.au for more information.