Registrar - Trainee - Neonates [Urgent]

Overview

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

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6 - 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Position Profile and Role

Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies, infants who are born preterm and babies requiring 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 are wishing 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 specialized units:

- KEMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, located in Subiaco, is the largest tertiary/quaternary perinatal NICU in Australia. Approximately 2,200 babies who are born preterm, need respiratory support or require other intensive treatment are admitted to the KEMH NICU each year. The NICU admits approximately 150 neonates born at under 28 weeks gestation annually. This unit is at the forefront of managing complex pregnancies across Western Australia, overseen by fetal and maternal medicine specialists. Here, there is valuable exposure 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 at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site in Nedlands, serves as the sole tertiary surgical NICU in Western Australia. This unit provides experience in diagnosis and management of neonatal surgical conditions and congenital anomalies. The PCH NICU handles the majority of outborn infants requiring neonatal intensive care.
- Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA), located at PCH, is involved in retrieval and transport of ill newborns from metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. This includes road, helicopter, and fixed-wing transport. Opportunities exist for participation in retrieval and transfer of cardiac patients to children’s hospitals in Melbourne and Brisbane.

The CAHS Neonatology Department offers an enriching experience contributing to the well-being of newborns and young children, with valuable learning and growth for medical professionals.

About CAHS

CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture driven by 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 CAHS About Us page.

To Apply

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

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

- Within the application system you will be asked to upload the Selection Criteria Statement addressing the questions associated with the selection criteria of the role. The criteria can be found linked above and should be used as reference when providing your answers. A maximum of 500 words per question.
- 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 whom is a current/previous supervisor.

Note: Directly addressing selection criteria within a separate attachment is not required. 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. Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. When multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

Eligibility and Other Conditions

Eligibility: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. Further information at the WWC website.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement 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 policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may 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; links available on WA Health site.

Employee Benefits

Working for WA Health & CAHS gives access to benefits available among Western Australian employers. For more information, visit the Employee Benefits page.

For Further Job-Related Information

King Edward Memorial Hospital NICU: contact Steven Resnick, Head of Department Neonatology, +61 8 6458 1260 or steven.resnick@health.wa.gov.au

Perth Children’s Hospital NICU: contact Rebecca Thomas, Head of Department Neonatology, +61 8 6456 2222 or rebecca.thomas4@health.wa.gov.au

Our Values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment. CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply. We welcome applicants of all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and family/carer responsibilities.

We are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. 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. The recruitment panel will monitor applications and assess regularly. 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.

Closing Date: 2026-04-27 4:00 PM

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