This is a
recruitment pool to fill several Advanced Trainees (AT) Paediatrics
positions for Fixed Term Full Time opportunities for 6 and/or 12
months, with the possibility of extension(s).
- 1x Fixed Term
Full Time position in Kalgoorlie Hospital (Goldfields) – Start
ASAP
- 3x Fixed Term
Full Time positions in Geraldton Health Campus (Midwest) –
Start date August 2026.
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 30/06/2026.
RENUMERATION
South of the
26th Parallel – Geraldton and
Kalgoorlie
Registrar Year 1-7
$152,756 -$203,909 per annum*
*Includes base salary
$119,165 - $170,682 pa, professional development allowance $11,380
pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation.
OR
Senior Registrar
Year 1-2 $223,525 - $233,665 per annum*
*Includes
base salary $183,317 - $192,371 pa, professional development
allowance $16,259 pa and 12% employer contributed
superannuation.
Appointment will be
made based on assessment of skills and
experience.
ABOUT THE
POSITIONS
- Geraldton –
Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar
The Geraldton Hospital role
covers inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care (from 34 weeks, Level 2
SCN with CPAP, supported by NETS), and a minimum of three mixed
clinics per week, including a weekly GRAMS clinic. The position
also provides extensive regional outreach to communities such as
Burringurrah, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Meekatharra, Mt Magnet, Morawa
and Mullewa. Geraldton Health Campus is accredited for up to 12
months of general and rural paediatric training, with optional
6‑month Developmental & Psychosocial Training. The service manages
a 6‑bed ward with approximately 900 admissions annually and 450–500
births. The team includes four consultants, six registrars, two
RMOs and an intern, with registrars participating in a weekly
on‑call roster. Strong onsite consultant supervision and
comprehensive online educational resources support
trainees.
- Kalgoorlie –
Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar
The Kalgoorlie Regional
Hospital position offers broad exposure across acute paediatrics,
emergency care, neonatal HDU, outpatient services and remote
clinics. Half of the trainee’s time is dedicated to teaching,
research and academic or remote work. The role is well suited to
trainees passionate about Aboriginal health and rural paediatrics,
supported by an experienced team of rural paediatricians,
registrars and RMOs. Duties include 24/7 roster participation with
consultant backup, inpatient care across paediatrics, maternity and
SCN, ED reviews, clinic work (including Griffiths assessments),
attendance at MDT and M&M meetings, and teaching of junior
staff and medical students. Terms are available for 12 months, with
6‑month options considered.
The service manages about
600 deliveries per year with 69 SCN admissions as of last
year.
ABOUT THE
REGION
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.
Kalgoorlie –
Goldfields
Kalgoorlie is the major
referral centre for the Goldfields, servicing over 70,000 people
across remote towns and Aboriginal communities. The region offers a
diverse clinical mix due to its remote setting. Kalgoorlie–Boulder
(population ~30,000) provides excellent schools, shopping and
recreation, with Esperance’s beaches a four‑hour drive away and
Perth less than an hour by air. The Goldfields is known for its
strong sense of community, rich outback heritage, and iconic mining
history, making it ideal for those seeking a blend of rural
lifestyle, culture and wide‑ranging clinical experience.
Geraldton –
Midwest
Geraldton is a coastal hub
on WA’s Coral Coast, known for its Mediterranean climate and
world‑class water sports, including kitesurfing, diving and
fishing. Nearby national parks and the Abrolhos Islands offer
excellent opportunities for camping, hiking and marine activities.
Geraldton Hospital is the main referral centre for the Midwest,
with a high‑activity ED (~36,000 presentations/year) and a diverse
case‑mix that includes significant paediatric and Aboriginal health
presentations. With 100 acute care beds and strong links to GRAMS,
SJOG and local GPs, trainees gain broad procedural exposure, varied
specialty learning and experience in rural and remote
practice.
FOR FURTHER
JOB-RELATED INFORMATION:
We encourage you to contact
the following individuals as part of this recruitment:
Dr Chandimal Gunaratne,
Consultant Paediatrician - Kalgoorlie Hospital
pushpika.gunaratne@health.wa.gov.au
We encourage you to contact
Dr Anita Banks, Consultant Paediatrician - Geraldton Hospital
anita.banks@health.wa.gov.au
Alternatively, please
contact our Medical Recruitment Team via email: WACHSdoctorsjunior@health.wa.gov.au
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
THIS POSITION
You should have at least two
(2) years’ experience as a Paediatrics Registrar in
Australia.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
**Applications
CANNOT be amended once they have been submitted. Please ensure you
have thoroughly checked your application before
submitting**
Applicants are requested to
apply online via MedCareers
Ref 493161.
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.
To apply, please submit the
following:
- A cover
letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the location(s) you
are looking to be considered for and suitability to the
position (based on the Work-Related Requirements/Selection
Criteria found in the JDF attached)
- Detailed
CV which summarises your qualifications, registration, and
relevant experience.
- The
contact details of two professional referees and one must be
your current supervisor or line manager.
Applicants are advised that
selection interviews may not be required.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
OTHER
CONDITIONS
This position 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
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.
Please note this EOI 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.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
