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Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2027 Medical Intake

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Medical Oncology Pool

This is a Recruitment Pool for various positions for Fixed Term Full-Time with the possibility of extension(s).

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 18/12/2026.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) in one of our Paediatric Medical Oncology Trainee Positions.

This centralised recruitment process allows applicants to submit ONE application to both our Paediatric Advanced Trainee Oncology positions. Please ensure you read and follow the application instructions outlined.

We will have other positions available in 2027. 12 month appointments from this process will primarily commence in February 2027 and 6 month Appointments will commence in February 2027 and August 2027.

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 18/12/2026.

Contracts of up to 12 months may be offered with the possibility of extension(s), at the discretion of the Employer.

Position Profiles:
This recruitment process is for a number of advanced trainees in Paediatric Medical Oncology, are planning to commence advanced training in Paediatric Medical Oncology or require a period of training in Paediatric Medical Oncology. The roles are suitable for experienced Paediatric Trainees looking to further their leadership, skills and experience in this speciality area and pursue a career in Paediatric Oncology. Applicants for these positions will be able to indicate their preferred positions to be considered for.

For further information regarding each of these positions please see the brief description of the position further below, the contact details if you would like further information about a particular position and the relevant JDF attached. Please note, do not address each JDF’s criteria but the ‘Application Selection Criteria’ as outlined in the Application Instructions below.

Position preferencing: You will need to rank each of the positions you wish to be considered for according to your preference in your cover letter. If you are not interested in one of the positions please indicate in your cover letter.

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Clinical Haematology & Medical Oncology (500197)
The trainee will assume a leading role in the management of both inpatients and outpatients within the Oncology Department, in addition to undertaking other clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department. This clinical leadership role will be carried out under the direct supervision of the responsible consultant of the area. The trainee will also be expected to contribute to the education and mentorship of registrars, advanced trainees, and junior medical officers rotating through the department. The primary objective of this training is to enable the trainee to develop the skills and experience necessary to function independently as a consultant in oncology.

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Medical Oncology (520718)
To manage inpatients and outpatients in the Oncology Department and undertake other clinical, teaching and research duties as directed by the Head of Department. The trainee will execute these duties under direct supervision of senior oncology trainee and responsible consultant of the area. The primary objective of the training is to allow the trainee to assess their aptitude and interest in undertaking further specialised training in the field of oncology.

The pool allows applicants to submit ONE application to be assessed for both positions listed above, for employment as an Advanced Trainee.

You will be assessed based on: Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, selection criteria, and an interview (if shortlisted).      

You will only need to complete one set of questions addressing the Essential criteria once and if shortlisted, complete one interview, for all positions listed.

Area profile:
The 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.

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Eligibility to Apply: 
To be considered for these positions you must be eligible for registration by the medical board of Australia and must have completed at least 12 months full-time equivalent of Paediatric Advanced Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or overseas equivalent, by the time of appointment in February 2027.

NOTE: Applications that do not meet the above eligibility criteria will be considered ineligible and therefore not progress further.

Application Instructions:
You must apply online through MedCareersWA with a valid email address. Please do not send application documents (e.g., resumes and cover letters) directly to WA Health emails. All communication will be sent through MedCareersWA.

Note: Consider using a personal email on your MedCareersWA profile as you may not always have access to student/work email addresses.

Essential Application Documents:
Have the following essential documents ready to upload with your online application:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
2. Cover letter (maximum 1 page) - you must briefly outline your preference for the two positions and how experience gained in the roles you have preferenced will add to your skillset and future career goals.
3. Application Selection Criteria (Foundation Criteria) – See Attachment 

Application Selection Criteria:
A key component of the application is to provide a statement addressing the ‘Application Selection Criteria’. This is a separate document to the Job Description Forms (JDFs) and is located as an attachment within the MedCareersWA advertisement. The application selection criteria outline the skills, qualifications and experience considered necessary to successfully perform the duties of these positions.

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 ALL RELEVENT ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE INVALID.

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

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.

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.

For further information regarding application or the role:
Please contact: Dr Hetal Dholaria (Hetal.Dholaria@health.wa.gov.au) or Dr Santosh Valvi (Santosh.Valvi@health.wa.gov.au) on (08) 6456 2222 for more information.