Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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
- Consultant Paediatricians
- Senior Registrar
- Registrar
- Residents & Interns
- Dedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Acute and chronic paediatric care
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
From Mediix's careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 9 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job