Expression of
Interest
Director Paediatrics
(Developmental)
This is a fixed term
opportunity to cover maternity leave from 3 August 2026 to 3 May
2027.
Sessional
appointment at 0.2FTE (4 sessions per
fortnight*)
Sessional Year
1- 9: $790.09 - $1,003.40*
*One session is
equal to 4 hours
The above salary is
as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial
Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and
PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of clinical skills
and years of practice.
About WA Country
Health Service
WACHS, Australia’s largest
country health provider, delivers high quality,
accessible healthcare across more than 2.55 million square
kilometres of rural and remote Western Australia, serving a diverse
population of over 660,000 people, including more than 65,000
Aboriginal people. With a vast network of regional and district
health campuses, small hospitals, health centres, mental health
services and over 170 population health facilities, WACHS
offers comprehensive services ranging from emergency and hospital
care to primary, community, Aboriginal health and
telehealth services. Joining WACHS means working as part of a
multidisciplinary team in a unique clinical environment with
opportunities to broaden your skills, experience innovative digital
health initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on regional
communities.
About the
Role
Step into a key leadership
position as the Director of Paediatrics,
overseeing specialised paediatric services across WACHS with a
strong emphasis on developmental and medical assessment expertise.
In this role, you will provide high‑level clinical leadership
within the WACHS Paediatric Clinical Network, shaping models of
care, guiding credentialing standards, and supporting
evidence‑based practice across regional Western
Australia.
Working closely with
Executive Directors and clinical governance teams, you will lead
system‑wide improvements in safety, quality, and clinical outcomes.
You will also contribute to policy and guideline development, while
championing research and education initiatives that reflect best
practice in contemporary paediatrics.
If you are a senior
paediatrician dedicated to advancing integrated, high‑quality care
across diverse rural and remote settings, this role offers an
exceptional opportunity to influence clinical practice and drive
statewide impact.
The Successful
Candidates will Possess:
- Specialist registration
with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child
Health Division).
- Extensive knowledge,
clinical experience, and skills in Paediatrics and Child Health
Division.
- Solid
leadership skills including interpersonal and communication
skills.
- Strong
strategic planning and policy formulation skills.
Benefits Included to
the Role
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Generous
leave entitlements.
- Professional development
opportunities.
- Flexible
working arrangements.
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benefits in detail?
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page.
Application
Instructions
To complete the application,
please apply via MedCareersWA –
Ref #493158 and submit the following documents:
- A statement no more than
3 pages addressing Work Related Requirements
listed in the attached Job Description Form page #
4.
- A detailed CV
summarising qualifications, Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant
experience.
- The
contact details of two professional referees of which one must
be your current supervisor or line manager.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact
MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
For further information
related to this position, please contact Dr Lynda Weir – Director
Paediatrics (Developmental) on 0452 582 905 or by email, lynda.weir@health.wa.gov.au
Other
Conditions
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.
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