Registrar - Trainee - Neonates

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Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service - Child and Adolescent Health Service

Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time

WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE: JOIN OUR NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENT TODAY

Child and Adolescent Health Service 2026 Medical Intake

Position Profile and Role

Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies – infants who are born preterm or require specialist treatment in their first months of life. Successful applicants will have the skills to manage inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients under the supervision of Neonatology Specialists. We have Neonatal Units across two sites: the Perinatal Centre – King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and the surgical centre – Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Additionally, we have the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA) located at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Relocation Benefits

International and interstate applicants with suitable qualifications who wish to relocate are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent residency or a permanent appointment for eligible applicants are currently available. We offer generous initiatives to support your move to Western Australia.

Our FAQ page, including eligibility requirements, is available here.

About Neonatology

The Neonatology Department is composed of several specialised units:

- KEMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, situated in Subiaco, stands as the largest tertiary/quaternary perinatal NICU in Australia. Approximately 2,200 babies who are born preterm or require respiratory support are admitted to the KEMH NICU each year. This unit provides valuable experience in delivery‑room resuscitation, ventilator management for acute respiratory conditions, continuous monitoring, and nutritional support for extremely preterm or critically ill newborns.

- PCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, located within the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site in Nedlands, serves as the sole tertiary surgical NICU in Western Australia. This unit offers an excellent chance to engage with the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of neonatal surgical conditions and congenital anomalies.

- Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA), situated at PCH, is intricately involved in the retrieval and transport of ill newborns from both metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. The service covers the largest geographical area in the world for a single neonatal retrieval service and can retrieve by road, helicopter, and fixed‑wing aircraft.

The CAHS Neonatology Department offers an enriching experience that contributes to the well‑being of newborns and young children, while also providing valuable learning and growth for medical professionals.

About CAHS

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 these values. To find out more about our services please visit our CAHS About Us page.

To Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA. Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. Email applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

- Upload the Selection Criteria Statement addressing the questions that are associated with the selection criteria of the role. Each answer can be a maximum of 500 words.

- Attach a copy of your current CV/Resume outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. Include names and email contact details of at least two professional referees, one of which is a current/previous supervisor.

Note: Directly addressing selection criteria within a separate attachment is not required.

Applications that are submitted without a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume will be invalid.

Eligibility

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.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

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.

Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement (https://www.ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMAaward).

Employee Benefits

Working for WA Health & CAHS gives you access to some of the most sought‑after benefits available among Western Australian employers. For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page.

For Further Job‑Related Information

For job‑related enquiries pertaining to King Edward Memorial Hospital NICU, we encourage you to contact Steven Resnick, Head of Department Neonatology at phone +61 8 6458 1260 or via email: steven.resnick@health.wa.gov.au.

For job‑related enquiries pertaining to Perth Children’s Hospital NICU, we encourage you to contact Rebecca Thomas, Head of Department Neonatology at phone +61 86456 2222 or via email: rebecca.thomas4@health.wa.gov.au.

Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment CAHS 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, or family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

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.

Recruitment Pool Details

This is an open‑ended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

- The recruitment panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.

- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.

- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

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