Pediatrician Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pediatrician to join our team at WA Country Health Service. As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will play a vital role in providing expert clinical care to paediatric patients across the wider region.

• Provide top-tier clinical care to paediatric patients, working in close collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist of Paediatrics.
• Lead and deliver high-quality clinical care, engaging in policy development and clinical governance to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Contribute to healthcare in diverse communities, traveling throughout the region to provide outpatient care, including developmental paediatrics.
• Work closely with a team of experienced Paediatricians and trainees, including a Senior Registrar, Registrar, and two Residents in accredited Paediatric training positions.
• Participate in on-call requirements, providing emergency and critical care to patients.

• Generous leave entitlements, including up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, and 10 days sick leave.
• Long Service Leave - 13 weeks of leave after 10 years of service.
• Overseas PDL - 5 weeks of additional leave after 5 years of service for overseas professional development.
• Location-based allowances, including District Allowance, Annual leave travel subsidy, Air-conditioning subsidy allowance, and Subsidised rental accommodation or Government Housing.
• Salary packaging benefits, including up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses.
• Up to $2,650 on a meal entertainment card for dining experiences.
• Access to novated leasing for a personal vehicle and associated expenses.
• 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee from July 2024.
• Reimbursement for relocation costs for overseas or interstate applicants.
• Range of employee-sponsored work visas, including PR (conditions apply).
• Professional Development opportunities.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Applicants on a visa can be appointed on a fixed-term contract.