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Classification - MP 1-9 $****** - $****** per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)
This recruitment process offers a sessional appointment for 0.4 FTE (8 sessions per fortnight) for 6 months initially with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
Position Profile and Role
We are currently seeking a
Consultant – Paediatrician - General
to join our team at
Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals Group.
As part of the multidisciplinary team the successful applicant will lead the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services to patients.
Promotes patient safety and quality of care.
Provides leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.
In collaboration with the Medical/Service Co-Director/Head of Department/ Head of Specialty and other Consultants works to achieve national, state and SMHS performance standards and targets.
Works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Dr. Robin Guttinger, Head of Department on ************ or email ******
About us
At South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community.
Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do.
We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led.
Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow,



thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH)
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services.
These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service.
FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.
Adjacent to the hospital, the FSH Medihotel operates within the Aegis Health Building and provides an innovative extension of FSH healthcare services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Fremantle Hospital
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned surgery and medical services.
Supporting the tertiary and quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and maxillofacial, and women's health services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities,



and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Application and assessment support
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of factors.
These include an applicant's eligibility for appointment, demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to our workplace culture
In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF), the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:
Preferred candidate has experience in the management of Paediatric Feeding Disorders (PFD).
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Chance Act **** applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Consultant – Paediatrician – General (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Western Australia