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This is a Recruitment Pool for a fixed term sessional appointment at 16 hours per fortnight with philanthropical funding till 28/02/2027, with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking experienced Consultant Paediatrician to join our Clinical Centre of Expertise for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases. As part of a multidisciplinary and cross-sector team, the successful applicant will provide specialist medical care coordination services to patients. The role also promotes patient quality and safety and provides leadership, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training and other health workers in collaboration with other Consultants and the Clinical Director/Head of Department. The Consultant-Paediatrician-General works within the scope of clinical practice as defined by the Health Service Credentialing Committee.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will provide specialist medical services to patients. The role also promotes patient quality and safety and provides leadership, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training and other health workers in collaboration with other Consultants and the Clinical Director/Head of Department. The Consultant-Paediatrician-General works within the scope of clinical practice as defined by the Health Service Credentialing Committee.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
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WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/6/2025.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Sue Baker on 08 6456 2***.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria, and;
- A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
