Consultant Paediatrician – Regional Western AustraliaPermanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time / Part-Time / SessionalSalary 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 OpportunityYou 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 PaediatriciansSenior RegistrarRegistrarResidents & InternsDedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe role includes:Acute and chronic paediatric careNeonatal and emergency presentationsDevelopmental paediatrics exposureOn-call responsibilitiesTeaching and supervision of junior medical staffActive involvement in clinical governance & service improvementContracts available:Fixed-Term Full-Time (5 years) – with potential extension or permanencyPermanent, sessional, part-time or full-time optionsRemuneration & IncentivesThis 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 allowancesAccommodation support optionsRelocation assistance (interstate & overseas applicants considered)Salary packaging (living expenses + meals)Novated leasingGenerous leave:4 weeks annual leave3 weeks professional development leaveLong service leave (13 weeks after 10 years)Overseas PDL eligibility after 5 yearsFlexible working arrangements will be considered within service requirements.👩⚕️ Who We’re Looking ForFRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalentEligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRAStrong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatricsExperience supervising and mentoring junior staffCommitment to culturally respectful healthcare deliverySpecialist 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
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
