Albany Health Campus
is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join its supportive,
collaborative team - offering diverse clinical exposure, leadership
opportunities, and true work–life balance.
This is a Fixed Term
Part Time appointment at 0.80FTE, 64 hours per fortnight, to cover
parental leave from 8 July 2026 until 30 April 2027. Fixed Term
roles may include options for extension.
Consultant Year 1–9:
$412,161 – $523,436 per annum, pro rata*
*The above salary is as
per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement
2024. Rates effective as of 3 September 2025. (inclusive of base
Salary, 12% superannuation, and professional development
allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications,
clinical skills, and years of practice.
About the
Role
As a Consultant
Paediatrician, you will provide a high standard of evidence based
paediatric clinical care to in-patient, outpatient and community
based developmental services for Great Southern patients. You will
demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational
values, safety and quality improvement, and the Code of Conduct in
all aspects of employment.
Within this role, you will
be working within a multidisciplinary paediatric team and provide
leadership in service development and deliverables of the Great
Southern Integrated Paediatric Service. The role requires strong
leadership to drive clinical quality and safety improvements, and
to supervise, mentor and educate staff, including General
Practitioners, Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, medical
students and nursing staff.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide
clinical care of general paediatric, neonatal and developmental
patients within the Great Southern region.
- Participate in
continuing professional development and contribute to
education, training and research projects relevant to
service.
- Participate in the
on-call and after-hours paediatrics roster.
- Liaise
and confer regularly with general practitioners and other
health care professionals.
- Supervise and mentor
medical students, junior doctors and training
registrars.
Albany Hospital and
the Paediatric Service
Albany Health Campus is a
modern 130-bed hospital serving 80,000 residents in Albany and
the Great Southern Region. The Medical and Children’s ward has
8 beds assigned to paediatric patients and additionally there is a
4 bed special care nursery, opened in July 2025, admitting neonates
from 34 weeks gestation. A new 32 bed medical ward is
scheduled for completion in early 2027. It functions as a
regional resource centre and secondary referral hospital,
handling approximately 6500 paediatric presentations annually in
its Emergency Department resulting in approximately 1200 admissions
to the paediatric hospital beds. There are approximately 500
newborn deliveries a year.
The Paediatric Service at
Albany Hospital is accredited for both basic and advanced training
with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and additionally
supports GP training with accreditation with both the RACGP and
ACRRM for advanced paediatric skills.
You would join a highly
motivated and friendly team of four consultants, two resident
medical officers, a paediatric registrar and paediatric senior
registrar together with our multidisciplinary team consisting of
nursing staff, social worker, psychologist and a dietician to
provide high quality paediatric service to the region.
The roster is lifestyle
friendly with the on call requirements split between the five
consultants and supported by our senior paediatric
registrar
This is an opportunity where
you can:
- Work and
upskill in one of the most advanced Regional Medical Resource
Centres in WA
- Enjoy
flexible work arrangements
- Play an
integral role in designing, shaping, and growing services to
meet the needs of the region
- Experience the natural
beauty, lifestyle, and adventure that Albany and the Great
Southern have to offer
Why
Albany?
- Relaxed
Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning coastal and inland
landscapes, a warm climate, crystal-clear beaches,
and a wide range of outdoor activities.
- Affordable
Living: Compared to larger cities, Albany offers
a more affordable cost of living, making it an
attractive option for families and individuals
looking to relocate.
- Family-Friendly
Community: Albany provides quality childcare,
excellent public and private schools, and a variety of
community sporting groups. Institutions such as South Regional
TAFE and local training centres offer outstanding career
development opportunities.
- Vibrant Cultural
Scene: The region boasts a rich cultural life
with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering to
a wide range of interests.
-
Discover Albany, where coastal beauty,
rich history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect blend
of adventure and tranquillity.
The Successful
Candidates Will:
- Hold specialist
registration with the Medical Board of Australia without
restrictions.
- Hold Fellowship of
the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and
Child Health) or equivalent that is recognised for registration
as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia
- Demonstrated clinical
experience in paediatric patient management including acute
care, neonatal care, ambulatory care, child protection and
developmental and behavioural paediatrics
Please note: this position
does not have capacity to support supervision for trainees or
SIMGs. Candidates must be able to practise independently without
clinical supervision.
Benefits
- Flexible working
arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable
rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where
operationally possible.
- Competitive
Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer
superannuation contributions and a generous professional
development allowance.
- Salary
Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up
to $19,000 p.a.
- Generous Leave
Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks
professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other
forms of leave for compassionate or cultural
reasons.
- Professional
Development: Opportunity to supervise
trainees, participate in quality improvement and
research.
Keen to know more about the
benefits in detail? Check
out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are requested to
apply online via MedCareersWA -
Department of Health WA Ref #493318 and submit the following
documents:
- A statement no more than
3 pages addressing the Work Related
Requirements listed in the attached Job Description
Form.
- 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 Rebecca Cresp, Consultant
Paediatrician at 08 9892 2222 and
Rebecca.Cresp@health.wa.gov.au
Recruitment agencies
presenting medical practitioners to WACHS must be a WACHS approved
supplier.
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.
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. This will remain valid for a period of
twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the
recruitment decision.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
