Specialist Consultant

Consultant Paediatrician – General Paediatrics

Location: Albany, Western Australia

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time (0.8 FTE)

Salary: $412,161 - $523,436 p.a. pro rata (inclusive of super & professional development allowance)

Start Date: 8 July 2026 - 30 April 2027

About the Role

Provide inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, developmental, and community paediatric services across the Great Southern region. Work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development, and support education and supervision of junior staff. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver general paediatric and neonatal care.
• Participate in outpatient and community services.
• Contribute to the paediatric on-call roster.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff.
• Support quality improvement and service development.

Essential Criteria

• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA.
• FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent.
• Experience in acute, neonatal, and developmental paediatrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Teaching, research, and leadership opportunities.
• Salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.

Why Albany?

Enjoy stunning beaches, coastal scenery, affordable living, excellent schools, and a relaxed lifestyle. Albany offers an exceptional work-life balance in one of Western Australia's most beautiful regional locations.

Enquire today for further information or a detailed position description.

Situated on the southern coast of Western Australia, just over 400km from Perth, this hospital has a capacity of 108 beds, and its wards/departments are staffed by highly trained, specialist personnel. There is a 10 bed maternity ward, which handles some 450 deliveries per year, and a 10 bed paediatric ward.
 
There are multiple services including;

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Obstetrics
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Emergency Services
• High Dependency Unit

Location Information

This area is known for its natural attractions along the rugged coastline. The hospital is conveniently located a short 15 minute drive to the closest airport, and a 4 hour drive from Perth.

Activities and features within the region include;

• Whale watching
• Diving
• Picnic along the coast
• Walk the boardwalk