Location:  Western Australia

Hospital Site: Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha and Port Hedland Hospitals

Salary South of the 26th parrallel:

Registrar Year 1-7 $133,571 to $178,656 p.a.

*includes base salary $111,678 to $152,479 pa, professional development allowance $10,167 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation.

Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $195,485 to $204,422 pa*

*includes base salary $163,766 to $171,854 pa, professional development allowance $14,528 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation.

 Salary North of the 26th parrallel:

Registrar Year 1-3 $163,260 - $178,561 pa*

*includes base salary $135,950 to $149,673 pa, professional development allowance $10,472 pa and 11.5 employer contributed superannual.

HSMP Year 1-6, $254,914 to $302,786 pa*

* includes base salary $202,641 to $262,254 pa, professional development allowance $30,996 pa and 11.5 % employer contributed superannuation.

Applications Close: Monday 20/05/2024 at 4.00 pm WST

Fixed Term full time and part time appointment for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2025, with the possibility of extension(s). 

Appointment will be made based on skills and experience.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.

POSITION PROFILE

The position is accredited for up to 12 months of Advanced Training in General Paediatrics, although applications for 6 months will be considered if necessary. We are seeking an enthusiastic registrar to join our teams in one of six hospitals.

The hospitals sites included within the recruitment process are: 

• Albany
• Broome (STP funded position)
• Bunbury (STP funded position)
• Geraldton (STP funded position)
• Kalgoorlie (STP funded position)
• Karratha
• Hedland (STP funded position)

There is a strong team of Consultant Paediatricians resident providing close supervision and support in each of our hospitals while also giving opportunities for independent practice. 

For further information on specific hospitals sites and accredited training details, please read thoroughly the 2025 Registrar Paediatric Advanced Trainee Information Booklet  attached in the Job Advertisement.

Candidates for positions which are funded through the Australian Government Specialist Training Program (STP) must be in Years 1, 2 or 3 of their Advanced Training.  They cannot complete their training until the end of the STP funded position.

AREA PROFILE

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% (effective 1 July 2024) employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact We encourage you to contact the WACHS Medical Recruitment Coorinators via  WACHSDoctors.Junior@health.wa.gov.au or telephone 08 6553 0845 and 08 6553 0804.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

• Cover Letter (up to two A4 pages)
• Indicate your hospital site preference ranking within the screening questions section of your MedJobsWA application.
• A curriculum vitae (up to four A4 pages) summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.  
• Two nominated referees within your applicaiton.  It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
• A statement address the selection criteria (as stated on the attached Job Description Form page 4)

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@health.wa.gov.au. 

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.

OTHER CONDITIONS

• This position 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 
• 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. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
• 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.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• 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.

Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday 20 May 2024 AWST will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.