Consultant Paediatrician (Child Development)

Consultant Paediatrician (Child Development)

Wheatbelt Health Campuses (Northam, Narrogin, Merredin, and Moora)

This pool aims to fill current vacancies for permanent or fixed term appointments.  

  Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional with the possibility of extension(s).   

Appointments from this pool may be made until 20/12/2027.  

Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum, pro rata*  

Sessional Year 1- 9: $790.09 - $1,003.40*  

 The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12% superannuation). Rates effective as of 3 Sept 2025. This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice. 

About Wheatbelt Health Campuses and the Positions

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) delivers high-quality care across the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia through four key health campuses: Northam, Narrogin, Merredin, and Moora. These facilities provide a wide range of services including emergency care, acute and sub-acute inpatient services, maternity, allied health, Aboriginal health programs, and community health initiatives.

• Northam Health Campus: The largest hub with surgical services, maternity, various outpatient services, child health and child development services.
• Narrogin Health Campus: Modern facilities offering general medicine, maternity, mental health, child health and child development services.
• Merredin Health Campus: -Focused on aged care, mental health, child health and child development services.
• Moora Health Campus: Community-oriented care with allied health, child health and child development services.

Together, these campuses play a vital role in supporting rural communities with comprehensive health services and outreach programs.

As a Consultant Paediatrician join our dedicated team and lead paediatric services across, outpatient, and community settings with a focus on child development. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of various Allied Health Professionals to support regional families across the Wheatbelt region. This is more than a clinical role; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families in regional WA while enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits of the Wheatbelt.

In this role, you will:

• Lead paediatric child development service delivery and help shape the future of child health in the region.
• Mentor and inspire other doctors and non-specialist clinicians, building capability and confidence across the team.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to ongoing medical education.
• Foster a positive, team-focused culture that values excellence and innovation.
• Actively contribute to clinical governance and policy development to strengthen paediatric healthcare across the region.

If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and families—and want to combine clinical leadership with a rewarding regional lifestyle - this is your chance to make a real difference.

The Successful Candidates Will:  

• Be eligible for or hold registration by the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of Paediatrics and child health.
• Have substantial clinical experience in paediatric patient management with a strong focus on developmental paediatrics and child protection.
• Demonstrated effective, compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external agencies, combined with strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

About the Pool and Appointment  

This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/12/2026. 

Benefits Included:

• Generous Leave Entitlements: Enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of professional development leave, plus additional leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
• A Tight-Knit Team: Join a close, supportive team that knows the community and the clients they serve. You’ll be welcomed, valued, and given the opportunity to connect, contribute, and help shape a growing service.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where operationally possible.
• Diverse Practice Opportunities: Broaden your clinical scope with exposure to multiple specialties, including paediatric development, and make a real impact in a patient-centred, rural healthcare setting.

Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.  

 The Wheatbelt Region Offers

• Proximity to Perth: Just over an hour’s drive from Perth, the Wheatbelt offers easy access to city amenities while enjoying the short commutes, and the peace of a regional lifestyle.
• Education & Training: Access to quality public and private schools in larger towns, and proximity to higher education institutions in Perth.
• Family-Friendly Environment: Access quality childcare and a variety of community sports and recreational clubs.
• Nature & Recreation: The Wheatbelt is ready for you to explore! Enjoy scenic trails and riverside walks or snorkelling and fishing in Jurien Bay. Discover wildflowers and nature trails around Narrogin or take a trip to Hyden to climb the iconic Wave Rock. For thrill-seekers, head to Northam for world-class hot air ballooning, the Avon Descent, or vintage car races.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact Dr Peter Barratt, Director Medical Services on (08) 9621 0715 or via email at Peter.Barratt@health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions

To complete the application, please apply here by submitting the following documents:

• A statement no more than three pages addressing the Essential Criteria 2-6 listed under “Work-Related Requirements” found in the attached Job Description Form and addressing how you meet the position requirements.  618308 Consultant Paediatrician.PDF
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• Contact details for two work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au

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 vacancy 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 

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 a 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 emailed applications will not be accepted.