Job Description
Consultant Paediatrician – Regional Western Australia
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Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time / Part-Time / Sessional
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I am currently recruiting for a leading regional health service in Western Australia seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join their expanding team in a large, well-supported regional centre.
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This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful, community-focused medicine with a highly competitive remuneration package and genuine lifestyle benefits.
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The Opportunity
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You will be based in a major regional health campus in WA, providing specialist paediatric and neonatal services across the region, including outreach to surrounding communities.
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You'll join an established, cooperative team of:
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Consultant Paediatricians
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Senior Registrar
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Registrar
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Residents & Interns
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Dedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
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The role includes:
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Acute and chronic paediatric care
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Neonatal and emergency presentations
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Developmental paediatrics exposure
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On-call responsibilities
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Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
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Active involvement in clinical governance & service improvement
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Contracts available:
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Fixed-Term Full-Time (5 years) – with potential extension or permanency
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Permanent, sessional, part-time or full-time options
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Remuneration & Incentives
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This is one of the most competitive Consultant packages in Australia:
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Total package approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of base, 12% super & regional allowances)
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District & regional allowances
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Accommodation support options
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Relocation assistance (interstate & overseas applicants considered)
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Salary packaging (living expenses + meals)
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Novated leasing
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Generous leave:
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4 weeks annual leave
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3 weeks professional development leave
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Long service leave (13 weeks after 10 years)
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Overseas PDL eligibility after 5 years
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Flexible working arrangements will be considered within service requirements.
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Who We're Looking For
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FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent
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Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
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Strong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatrics
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Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
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Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare delivery
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Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must have a RACP assessment outcome of "Substantially Comparable" due to supervision limitations.
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Why Consider Regional WA?
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This is not just a job — it's an opportunity to:
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Earn one of the highest consultant packages nationally
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Work in a supportive, well-structured regional team
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Have meaningful impact in Aboriginal and regional child health
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Enjoy lifestyle balance without compromising clinical complexity
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