We are strengthening our
Paediatrician team with 2 FTE Consultant
Paediatrician opportunities
available.
Join our dedicated teams at
Kalgoorlie and Esperance Health Campus and make a lasting
difference in the lives of young patients and their families. This
is your chance to combine professional growth with personal reward,
all while contributing to the future of paediatric care in the
Goldfields.
So, if you’re looking for a
role where your expertise makes a lasting difference in the
community while offering both professional growth and personal
reward, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking
for!
This is a recruitment pool to
fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) and Fixed Term
(Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) appointments. Fixed Term
appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have 1 FTE vacant
and can provide a Fixed-Term Full-Time contract for five years,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
About the role:
As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will
provide high-quality clinical care to paediatric and neonatal
patients across the Goldfields region. While primarily based at
Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will also contribute to services at
Esperance Hospital and outreach to surrounding
communities.
Working in close collaboration with the
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and our expert clinicians, you
will lead the delivery of patient-centred care, contribute to
clinical governance, and play an active role in policy development
and service improvement. This position also offers the opportunity
to mentor and supervise registrars, residents, and interns,
fostering the next generation of paediatric specialists.
You will be part of a dedicated team of
Paediatricians supported by five trainees, including a Senior
Registrar, Registrar, Residents, and an Intern. The role includes
an on-call component, allowing you to make a vital impact in
emergency and critical care situations, including neonatal
medicine.
Be part of a team dedicated to overcoming
challenges and providing quality care to the region's
residents.
Want to hear more? Check out the Working in
Kalgoorlie Video!
About you:
You are a skilled and compassionate
Consultant Paediatrician, motivated by the opportunity to make a
real difference in regional and remote healthcare. You bring
expertise in the management of acute and chronic paediatric
conditions, with a strong interest in neonatal care and
developmental paediatrics.
Beyond clinical excellence, you are a natural
leader and mentor - someone who enjoys teaching, supervising, and
supporting junior doctors while fostering a collaborative and
respectful team culture. You have the confidence to navigate
high-pressure situations, the curiosity to embrace clinical
innovation, and the resilience to adapt to the unique challenges of
rural practice.
Importantly, you are driven by a commitment
to equity in healthcare, with a deep respect for cultural diversity
and a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and
families. Whether your motivation is advancing your career, seeking
a lifestyle change, or contributing to communities where your
impact is profound and lasting, this role offers the opportunity to
lead, inspire, and grow.
About the Region:
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Known as Australia’s largest outback
city, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is home to over 30,000 residents and
combines a rich gold mining heritage with modern amenities. The
city offers excellent schools, a thriving sporting culture, and a
strong community spirit. Surrounded by wide-open landscapes,
eucalyptus forests, and endless horizons, Kalgoorlie is an ideal
base for those who value both professional challenge and regional
lifestyle.
Esperance
Located on Western Australia’s southern
coastline, Esperance is famous for its pristine white beaches,
turquoise waters, and breathtaking national parks. The region
offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with opportunities for fishing,
hiking, camping, and exploring untouched wilderness. Esperance
provides an extraordinary balance of natural beauty and community
living, making it one of WA’s most sought-after regional
locations.
What's in it for
you:
Enjoy generous entitlements, including up to
4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, and
additional leave for cultural, compassionate, or long service (13
weeks after 10 years). Eligible staff can also access 5 weeks of
overseas PDL after 5 years. 
Additional benefits include:
- Easy Access to
Perth: Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a
short 1 hour flight away from Kalgoorlie, and approximately 1
and a half hour flight away from Esperance, with regional
residents entitled to capped flight pricing. There is also a
return daily passenger rail service to Perth too.
- Competitive
Salary Packages: Among the highest in
Australia.
- Regional
Incentives: Additional entitlements for working in a
rural location such as district allowance, accommodation
subsidies and travel days.
- Novated leasing
and Salary packaging: Up to $9,010 for living expenses
+ $2,650 for meals.
-
Relocation
Support: If you are coming to work from
overseas or interstate:
- You will be
eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the
relocation of yourself and your immediate family
(conditions apply and subject to regional
approval).
- We can offer a
range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR
(conditions apply).
- Flexible Working
Arrangement Considered: Applicants seeking flexible
work arrangements are welcome to apply and will be considered
within operational requirements
We value your contribution - and back it with
benefits that support your lifestyle, growth, and long-term
career.
Keen to know more detailed information about
the salaries and benefits? Check out the
medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
For Further Job-Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Lisa
Sorger, Director Medical Services on 08 9080 5617 or via email
Lisa.Sorger@health.wa.gov.au
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. Applicants on a visa can be appointed on a
fixed-term contract.
Information for Specialist
International Medical Graduates.
We welcome applications from Specialist
International Graduates (SIMGs); however, are only able to appoint
those who have received a determination of ‘Substantially
Comparable’ due to the limitation in supervision provisions.
Those who have not applied for a comparability assessment with the
Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Paediatrics and Child
Health Division - may be placed on hold and not assessed until a
determination can be provided. The RACP fellowship assessment
determines whether the training and qualifications of SIMG’s
are comparable to those of Australian-trained specialists in
paediatric practice. This assessment is crucial for ensuring that
all practitioners comply with Australian standards.
Application
Process:
To apply for this position, applicants must
have a current and valid email address for online application and
communication purposes.
To complete the application, please apply
online via MedCareersWA
Ref 493017 and submit the following documents:
- Comprehensive and
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining
qualifications, training, and relevant experience,
demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the
role.
- Two Professional
Referees including names and contact details. One must
be your current supervisor or line manager.
- 2-3 Page maximum
Statement addressing the Essential Work-Related
Requirements (see attached job
description).
If you encounter any difficulties while
applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Recruitment agencies presenting medical
practitioners to WACHS must be WACHS approved supplier.
This is an active “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will
be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when
vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 30/06/2026.
Other Conditions:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment
(PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you
are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An
unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for
further information.
Late or emailed applications will
not be accepted.
