Consultant Paediatrician - Kalgoorlie Health Campus

We are strengthening our Paediatrician team with 2 FTE Consultant Paediatrician opportunities available.

Join our dedicated teams at Kalgoorlie and Esperance Health Campus and make a lasting difference in the lives of young patients and their families. This is your chance to combine professional growth with personal reward, all while contributing to the future of paediatric care in the Goldfields.

So, if you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a lasting difference in the community while offering both professional growth and personal reward, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) and Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.  

We currently have 1 FTE vacant and can provide a Fixed-Term Full-Time contract for five years, with the possibility of permanency. 

Remuneration: Consultant Year 1-9 is $412,161 to $523,436 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances)

About the Role:

As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will provide high-quality clinical care to paediatric and neonatal patients across the Goldfields region. While primarily based at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will also contribute to services at Esperance Hospital and outreach to surrounding communities.

Working in close collaboration with the Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and our expert clinicians, you will lead the delivery of patient-centred care, contribute to clinical governance, and play an active role in policy development and service improvement. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor and supervise registrars, residents, and interns, fostering the next generation of paediatric specialists.

You will be part of a dedicated team of Paediatricians supported by five trainees, including a Senior Registrar, Registrar, Residents, and an Intern. The role includes an on-call component, allowing you to make a vital impact in emergency and critical care situations, including neonatal medicine.

Be part of a team dedicated to overcoming challenges and providing quality care to the region's residents.

Want to hear more? Check out the Working in Kalgoorlie Video!

About You:

You are a skilled and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician, motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in regional and remote healthcare. You bring expertise in the management of acute and chronic paediatric conditions, with a strong interest in neonatal care and developmental paediatrics.

Beyond clinical excellence, you are a natural leader and mentor - someone who enjoys teaching, supervising, and supporting junior doctors while fostering a collaborative and respectful team culture. You have the confidence to navigate high-pressure situations, the curiosity to embrace clinical innovation, and the resilience to adapt to the unique challenges of rural practice.

Importantly, you are driven by a commitment to equity in healthcare, with a deep respect for cultural diversity and a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families. Whether your motivation is advancing your career, seeking a lifestyle change, or contributing to communities where your impact is profound and lasting, this role offers the opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow.

About the Region:

Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Known as Australia’s largest outback city, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is home to over 30,000 residents and combines a rich gold mining heritage with modern amenities. The city offers excellent schools, a thriving sporting culture, and a strong community spirit. Surrounded by wide-open landscapes, eucalyptus forests, and endless horizons, Kalgoorlie is an ideal base for those who value both professional challenge and regional lifestyle.

Esperance

Located on Western Australia’s southern coastline, Esperance is famous for its pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, and breathtaking national parks. The region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, and exploring untouched wilderness. Esperance provides an extraordinary balance of natural beauty and community living, making it one of WA’s most sought-after regional locations.

What's in it for you:

Enjoy generous entitlements, including up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, and additional leave for cultural, compassionate, or long service (13 weeks after 10 years). Eligible staff can also access 5 weeks of overseas PDL after 5 years.  

Additional benefits include: 

• Easy Access to Perth: Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a short 1 hour flight away from Kalgoorlie, and approximately 1 and a half hour flight away from Esperance, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing. There is also a return daily passenger rail service to Perth too.
• Competitive Salary Packages: Among the highest in Australia.
• Regional Incentives: Additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel days.
• Novated leasing and Salary packaging: Up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals. 
• Relocation Support: If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate:
  • You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and your immediate family (conditions apply and subject to regional approval).
  • We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).
• Flexible Working Arrangement Considered: Applicants seeking flexible work arrangements are welcome to apply and will be considered within operational requirements

We value your contribution - and back it with benefits that support your lifestyle, growth, and long-term career. 

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

For Further Job-Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Lisa Sorger, Director Medical Services on 08 9080 5617 or via email Lisa.Sorger@health.wa.gov.au   

Eligibility to Apply: 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.

Information for Specialist International Medical Graduates.

We welcome applications from Specialist International Graduates (SIMGs); however, are only able to appoint those who have received a determination of ‘Substantially Comparable’ due to the limitation in supervision provisions. Those who have not applied for a comparability assessment with the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Paediatrics and Child Health Division - may be placed on hold and not assessed until a determination can be provided. The RACP fellowship assessment determines whether the training and qualifications of SIMG’s are comparable to those of Australian-trained specialists in paediatric practice. This assessment is crucial for ensuring that all practitioners comply with Australian standards.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes.

To complete the application, please apply online via MedCareersWA Ref 493017 and submit the following documents:

1. Comprehensive and Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining qualifications, training, and relevant experience, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. 
2. Two Professional Referees including names and contact details. One must be your current supervisor or line manager. 
3. 2-3 Page maximum Statement addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements (see attached job description -  JDF - 601578 - Consultant Paediatrician - August 2024.PDF). 

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

Recruitment agencies presenting medical practitioners to WACHS must be WACHS approved supplier.

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: 

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. 
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when vacancies occur. 
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.

Other Conditions:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

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 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.