Clinical Lead – Safety Team Afterhours Response Service (STARS)

This is for 2 fixed term, sessional appointments, for 5 years at 4 sessions per fortnight (0.2 FTE each), with the possibility of extension(s). 

 

Commencement date from 3rd August 2026 (negotiable).

 

Position Profile: We are seeking two experienced and motivated Paediatricians to provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight of the Safety Team After-Hours Response Service (STARS) at Perth Children’s Hospital.

STARS delivers a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to clinical review and deterioration across inpatient services after hours. The Clinical Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, safe and responsive care, supported by strong systems of clinical governance and risk management.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Support the PCH STARS team to meet clinical requirements, including managing the professional development and performance of the medical and nursing workforce to ensure high standards of paediatric care across CAHS. 

• Contribute to continuously improving services and effective use of resources

• Undertake projects and/or research directly related to the delivery of the service.  

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

 

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. 

 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Ciara Peake on 08 6456 2222 or email Ciara.Peake@health.wa.gov.au 

If you experience difficulties while applying online please email medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au or contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via - MedCareersWA Reference Number 493365.

 

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than 4 pages in length,

• A current resume which summaries your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements, and

• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide and employment reference. 

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

 

Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a 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 people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

 

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.

 

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.

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

 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, Should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

 

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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