Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA

Mediix· Paediatrics
📍 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA position at Mediix?
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Where is the Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA position at Mediix located?
This Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA role at Mediix is based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA at Mediix belong to?
This Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA position is part of the Paediatrics department at Mediix. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA job at Mediix posted?
This Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA position at Mediix was posted on Jul 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.