Registrar Paediatric Advanced Trainee (WACHS)

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) are seeking to train the next wave of Paediatricians with many Advanced Trainee positions across the stunning regions of South West, Kimberley, Great Southern, Pilbara and Midwest.

This is a recruitment pool to fill several Fixed Term Full-time and Part time appointment for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).

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 31/10/2026.

POSITION PROFILE

The positions are 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 enthusiastic registrars to join our teams in all our hospital sites.

The hospital sites included within the recruitment process are: 

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

There is a strong team of resident consultant paediatricians 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  2027 Registrar Paediatric Advanced Trainee Booklet - Final.pdf.

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.

ABOUT WACHS

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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

South of the 26th parallel – Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton

• Registrar Year 1-7 $158,041 to $210,963 p.a.
  (*includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802 pa, professional development allowance $11,721 pa and 12.5% employer contributed superannuation**)
• Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $231,259 to $241,750 p.a.
  (*includes base salary $188,817 to $198,142 pa, professional development allowance $16,747 pa and 12.5% employer contributed superannuation**)

North of the 26th parallel – Karratha, Broome

• Registrar Year 1-3, $184,389 to $201,670 pa
  (*includes base salary $152,180 to $167,541 pa, professional Development allowance $11,721 pa and 12.5% employer contributed Superannuation**)
• Health Service Medical Practitioner Years 1-6, $377,497 to $476,639 pa
  (*includes base salary $233,638 to $302,371 pa, professional Development allowance $35,737 pa, on-call allowance and 12.5% employer contributed Superannuation**) 

*  All rates increment by 3% on 3 September 2026.

**  Superannuation increase to 12.5% on 1 July 2026.

Appointment will be made based on assessment of skills and experience. 

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

• 12.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice (as of 1 July 2026). 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

For further information we encourage you to contact Medical Recruitment Coordinator via WACHSDoctors.Junior@health.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 6372 2289 and (08) 6372 2291.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply through MedCareersWA.

Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address 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 (optional one page)
• Indicate your hospital site preference ranking within the “additional documents” section of your MedCareersWA application.
• A curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Two nominated referees within your application.  It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
• A written statement addressing the  JDF - Registrar - Paediatrics - Advanced Trainee - Generic 2026.PDF (as stated on the attached flyer and Generic JDF 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 MedCareersWA@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.

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.

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 
• 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.
• 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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.