Vacancy Reference
No. 735566
This
is for 2 fixed term, sessional appointments, for 5 years at 4
sessions per fortnight (0.2 FTE each), with the possibility of
extension(s).
Commencement
date from 3rd August 2026 (negotiable).
Position
Profile: We are seeking two experienced and motivated
Paediatricians to provide clinical leadership and strategic
oversight of the Safety Team After-Hours Response Service
(STARS) at Perth Children’s Hospital.
STARS
delivers a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to clinical
review and deterioration across inpatient services after hours.
The Clinical Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring
high-quality, safe and responsive care, supported by strong
systems of clinical governance and risk management.
Key
responsibilities:
- Support
the PCH STARS team to meet clinical requirements, including
managing the professional development and performance of the
medical and nursing workforce to ensure high standards of
paediatric care across CAHS.
- Contribute to
continuously improving services and effective use of
resources
- Undertake projects
and/or research directly related to the delivery of the
service.
The
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is
proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric
healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated
health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is
made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health,
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees,
our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial
Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160
community clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our
services, please click
here.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to
live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online please email
medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au or contact Employee Services on
13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via -
MedCareersWA
Reference Number 493365.
Your
ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed
throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than 4
pages in length;
- A
current resume which summarises your experience;
- The
name, email and contact details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide an employment reference.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required
to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
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.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition,
we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of
WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies
to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples are encouraged to apply.
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.
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. In addition to this, should the
successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy,
then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from
this process. This option remain valid for a period of twelve
(12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the
recruitment decision.
CAHS
values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy
communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture
that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion,
Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and
Accountability. During the selection process you may
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of
this position in accordance with the values. If you have any
questions regarding this, please contact the person named in
this advert.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing
date will not be accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
