Consultant Paediatrician - Kalgoorlie Health Campus

Overview

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 a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) and Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) appointments. We currently have 1 FTE vacant and can provide a Fixed-Term Full-Time contract for five years, with the possibility of extension and / or permanency.

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. You will lead the delivery of patient-centred care, contribute to clinical governance, and participate in policy development and service improvement. The role includes mentoring and supervising registrars, residents, and interns, and may involve an on-call component to support emergency and critical care, including neonatal medicine.

You will be part of a dedicated team of Paediatricians supported by trainees, including a Senior Registrar, Registrar, Residents, and an Intern.

About You

You are a skilled and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in managing acute and chronic paediatric conditions, and a strong interest in neonatal care and developmental paediatrics. You are a natural leader and mentor, enjoy teaching and supervising junior doctors, and foster a collaborative team culture. You should be able to navigate high-pressure situations, embrace clinical innovation, and adapt to rural practice. You are committed to equity in healthcare and respectful of cultural diversity, with a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

About The Region

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Australia’s largest outback city, home to over 30,000 residents with a rich gold mining heritage and modern amenities. Esperance is located on WA’s southern coastline, known for its beaches and national parks. Both locations offer a regional lifestyle with professional opportunity.

What\'s In It For You

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 access 5 weeks of overseas Professional Development Leave after 5 years. Benefits include :

• Easy access to Perth and regional flight pricing; return daily rail service to Perth from Kalgoorlie.
• Competitive salary packages.
• Regional incentives, including district allowance, accommodation subsidies, and travel days.
• Novated leasing and salary packaging options.
• Relocation support for overseas or interstate hires (conditions apply).
• Flexible working arrangements considered within operational requirements.

We encourage you to review detailed salary and benefits information on the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for permanent public sector positions. Visa holders may be appointed on fixed-term contracts. Applications from Specialist International Graduates (SIMGs) are welcome, subject to assessments and supervision requirements as outlined by the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP).

Application Process

To apply, please use MedCareersWA Ref and submit the following documents :

For assistance with online applications, contact This recruitment pool is open-ended and appointments may be made from the pool as vacancies occur; appointments may continue until 30 / 06 / 2026.

Other Conditions

WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking for appointment. A Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check is required. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is also required; offers are conditional on PEHA results. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to join a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Note : This job posting may include additional regional and recruitment pool information for ongoing hires.

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