Registrar - Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics - Refugee Health
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2026 Medical Intake
Registrar - Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics - Refugee Health
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time (job-share) appointments for 2x6 months rotations with the possibility of extension(s). Part-time (job-share) applications will also be considered if both successful candidates can contribute to the roster for the entire week on a reciprocal basis.
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 28/11/2025.
Position Profile:
The specialty Refugee Health Advanced Trainee will provide comprehensive coordinated outpatient, emergency and inpatient care to paediatric refugee and asylum-seeker patients under the supervision of a Specialist. They may also provide clinical care in the paediatric tuberculosis service and general paediatrics. They will act as a primary point of contact for paediatric refugee health issues at PCH and will assist in the coordination and development of these services, particularly in the field of clinical audit, database and protocol development. They will have a major role in liaising with other relevant specialties and agencies. They will participate in educational activities and research. The Refugee Health Advanced Trainee will also contribute to activities and clinical work within the CAHS Refugee Health Service integration programme including development of specialist substreams and outreach.
Area Profile:
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) treats children from around Western Australia, and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents. CAHS is made up of Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital.
For further information about CAHS and its’ services please click here and read the attachment About CAHS.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Frank Willis (08) 6456 2222 for further information, including, part-time information.
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (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.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 5 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 current referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (of no more than 5 A4 pages). Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
- A cover letter outlining a brief overview of your experience, and any contractual requirements such as part time requests.
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.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME AND STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ASSESSED AND CONSIDERED INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.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.
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
- 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.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.
Attachments:
JDF: 
Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Refugee Health Year 1-7 520393 JDF.pdf
WWC: WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
Guide: 2024 Registrar Application Guide V2_Updated with 2026-27 TDs.pdf
