Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Palliative Care

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2027 Medical Intake

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Palliative Care

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time (0.5FTE) appointments 12 months commencing in February 2027, or Fixed Term Full Time (1.0FTE) appointments for 6 months commencing in February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).

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 18/12/2026.

Position Profiles:
The successful Advanced Trainee will be required to work within the multidisciplinary Palliative Care and Hospice Service under the supervision of a Specialist in Paediatric Palliative Medicine. They will undertake clinical duties to support the provision of holistic care to children with life limiting conditions and their families across outpatient and inpatient settings, at Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) Children’s Hospice and also in the child’s home. They will have a key role in liaison with paediatric teams and community adult palliative care services in metro and regional areas. On call duties as directed by the Head of Department may form part of the role. Participation in departmental meetings and teaching will occur as well as opportunities for conducting research and quality improvement projects.

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.

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Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Pay and benefits

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

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:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 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.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (of no more than 4 A4 pages). Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
3. A cover letter outlining a brief overview of your experience, preferred FTE, and preferred start date if Part Time.

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

YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. LATE OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website
• Criminal Record Screening Check
• Pre-Employment Integrity Check
• 100 Point Identification Check
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment; and
• You must have access to transport and a commitment to meeting shift requirements as rostered. 

Other Conditions: 

• 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.

For further information:
Please contact: Dr Lisa Cuddeford on (08) 6456 2222 for more information.

Attachments:
 Registrar -Trainee - Paediatrics Palliative Care - 520576 - Year 1-7 Jan 2022.pdf
 WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf