Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA

About this role

Consultant Paediatrician – Regional Western Australia
Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time / Part-Time / Sessional
Salary package up to approx. $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & allowances)
I am currently recruiting for a leading regional health service in Western Australia seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join their expanding team in a large, well-supported regional centre.
This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful, community-focused medicine with a highly competitive remuneration package and genuine lifestyle benefits.

The Opportunity
You will be based in a major regional health campus in WA, providing specialist paediatric and neonatal services across the region, including outreach to surrounding communities.
You’ll join an established, collaborative team of:
Consultant Paediatricians
Senior Registrar
Registrar
Residents & Interns
Dedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
The role includes:
Acute and chronic paediatric care
Neonatal and emergency presentations
Developmental paediatrics exposure
On-call responsibilities
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
Active involvement in clinical governance & service improvement
Contracts available:
Fixed-Term Full-Time (5 years) – with potential extension or permanency
Permanent, sessional, part-time or full-time options

Remuneration & Incentives
This is one of the most competitive Consultant packages in Australia:
Total package approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of base, 12% super & regional allowances)
District & regional allowances
Accommodation support options
Relocation assistance (interstate & overseas applicants considered)
Salary packaging (living expenses + meals)
Novated leasing
Generous leave:
4 weeks annual leave
3 weeks professional development leave
Long service leave (13 weeks after 10 years)
Overseas PDL eligibility after 5 years
Flexible working arrangements will be considered within service requirements.

👩‍⚕️ Who We’re Looking For
FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent
Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
Strong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatrics
Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare delivery
Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must have a RACP assessment outcome of “Substantially Comparable” due to supervision limitations.

Why Consider Regional WA?
This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to:
✔ Earn one of the highest consultant packages nationally
✔ Work in a supportive, well-structured regional team
✔ Have meaningful impact in Aboriginal and regional child health
✔ Enjoy lifestyle balance without compromising clinical complexity