Advanced Trainees - Paediatrics - Kalgoorlie & Geraldton

This is a recruitment pool to fill several Advanced Trainees (AT) Paediatrics positions for Fixed Term Full Time opportunities for 6 and/or 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s).

• 1x Fixed Term Full Time position in Kalgoorlie Hospital (Goldfields) – Start ASAP
• 3x Fixed Term Full Time positions in Geraldton Health Campus (Midwest) – Start date August 2026.

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 31/08/2026

 

RENUMERATION

South of the 26th Parallel – Geraldton and Kalgoorlie

Registrar Year 1-7 $152,756 -$203,909 per annum*

*Includes base salary $119,165 - $170,682 pa, professional development allowance $11,380 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation.

OR

Senior Registrar Year 1-2 $223,525 - $233,665 per annum*

*Includes base salary $183,317 - $192,371 pa, professional development allowance $16,259 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation.

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

 

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

1. Geraldton – Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar

The Geraldton Hospital role covers inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care (from 34 weeks, Level 2 SCN with CPAP, supported by NETS), and a minimum of three mixed clinics per week, including a weekly GRAMS clinic. The position also provides extensive regional outreach to communities such as Burringurrah, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Meekatharra, Mt Magnet, Morawa and Mullewa. Geraldton Health Campus is accredited for up to 12 months of general and rural paediatric training, with optional 6‑month Developmental & Psychosocial Training. The service manages a 6‑bed ward with approximately 900 admissions annually and 450–500 births. The team includes four consultants, six registrars, two RMOs and an intern, with registrars participating in a weekly on‑call roster. Strong onsite consultant supervision and comprehensive online educational resources support trainees.

 

1. Kalgoorlie – Paediatric Advanced Trainee Registrar

The Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital position offers broad exposure across acute paediatrics, emergency care, neonatal HDU, outpatient services and remote clinics. Half of the trainee’s time is dedicated to teaching, research and academic or remote work. The role is well suited to trainees passionate about Aboriginal health and rural paediatrics, supported by an experienced team of rural paediatricians, registrars and RMOs. Duties include 24/7 roster participation with consultant backup, inpatient care across paediatrics, maternity and SCN, ED reviews, clinic work (including Griffiths assessments), attendance at MDT and M&M meetings, and teaching of junior staff and medical students. Terms are available for 12 months, with 6‑month options considered.

The service manages about 600 deliveries per year with 69 SCN admissions as of last year.

 

About WA Country Health Service

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.

 

Kalgoorlie – Goldfields

Kalgoorlie is the major referral centre for the Goldfields, servicing over 70,000 people across remote towns and Aboriginal communities. The region offers a diverse clinical mix due to its remote setting. Kalgoorlie–Boulder (population ~30,000) provides excellent schools, shopping and recreation, with Esperance’s beaches a four‑hour drive away and Perth less than an hour by air. The Goldfields is known for its strong sense of community, rich outback heritage, and iconic mining history, making it ideal for those seeking a blend of rural lifestyle, culture and wide‑ranging clinical experience.

 

Geraldton – Midwest

Geraldton is a coastal hub on WA’s Coral Coast, known for its Mediterranean climate and world‑class water sports, including kitesurfing, diving and fishing. Nearby national parks and the Abrolhos Islands offer excellent opportunities for camping, hiking and marine activities. Geraldton Hospital is the main referral centre for the Midwest, with a high‑activity ED (~36,000 presentations/year) and a diverse case‑mix that includes significant paediatric and Aboriginal health presentations. With 100 acute care beds and strong links to GRAMS, SJOG and local GPs, trainees gain broad procedural exposure, varied specialty learning and experience in rural and remote practice.

 

Employee Benefits

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

• 12% 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
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible inter-state candidates

 

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION:

We encourage you to contact the following individuals as part of this recruitment:

Dr Chandimal Gunaratne, Consultant Paediatrician - Kalgoorlie Hospital

pushpika.gunaratne@health.wa.gov.au

We encourage you to contact Dr Anita Banks, Consultant Paediatrician - Geraldton Hospital anita.banks@health.wa.gov.au

Alternatively, please contact our Medical Recruitment Team via email: WACHSdoctorsjunior@health.wa.gov.au

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

You should have at least two (2) years’ experience as a Paediatrics Registrar in Australia.

 

Application Instructions:

Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply now" button below. 

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.

To apply, please ensure you have the following ready to submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the location(s) you are looking to be considered for and suitability to the position (based on the Work-Related Requirements/Selection Criteria found in the JDF attached)
• Detailed CV which summarises your qualifications, registration, and relevant experience.
• The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

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

 

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

Please note that this 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.

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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.