Your Role at St John of God Midland Join our Paediatric Department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred clinical care, with exposure to both Paediatrics and Neonatal services. You will bring a strong interest in Paediatrics and neonatal care, responding to patients’ medical needs while also playing an active role in the education, supervision and mentorship of junior staff. Importantly, you will work alongside — and be supported by — some of Perth’s leading Paediatric Consultants, providing an outstanding environment for learning and professional growth. Fixed‑term, Full/Part time opportunities are available, with commencement in February 2027. Be part of an organisation recognised for excellence — SJGHC received AMA (WA)’s 2025 Health Service Provider of the Year Award, alongside individual honours for Junior Doctor of the Year and DHASWA Champion of the Year The Position Manages patient care under the direction/supervision of Consultants, and ensures a detailed history and physical examination and management plan are done for each presentation /admission and documents these findings in the medical records. Communicates with patients about their condition and management or with the immediate family if the patient is unable to comprehend within their scope of knowledge and understanding, and counsel patients and parents as necessary (within the scope of knowledge and understanding of the situation). Contributes to all aspects of clinical care of patients who are admitted to hospital; commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite. Arrange and document and follow-up results of investigations, including radiology, pathology, microbiology, haematology, biochemistry etc. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary management of patient, including consultation requests for Allied Health or other medical specialties and nurse case managers. Prescribe drugs for inpatients, write owing prescriptions and authority prescriptions in a timely manner. Perform basic procedures within their capabilities or with senior supervision if required e.g. venepuncture, intravenous cannula insertion, ECG, suprapubic aspiration, catheterisation, lumbar puncture. Participate in Paediatric Emergency MER calls and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Opportunities for 1st on-call Perform Newborn resuscitation (including intubation, obtaining central venous access such as umbilical vessel access, chest needling). Contribute to discharge planning of each patient; arrange outpatient follow-up, referrals to tertiary unit, prescription of discharge medications with pharmacist. Attends outpatient clinics as required Carries pagers while on duty and participates in after –hours and weekend rosters. Participate in continued medical education sessions, such as intermediate and advanced life support, NRP. Participate in peer review and quality improvement initiatives. You will hold current registration, or be eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia. A minimum of 12 months’ Australian experience as a Paediatric Registrar is required, including demonstrable experience in the assessment, management and stabilisation of acutely unwell paediatric and neonatal patients. You will have successfully completed a neonatal resuscitation course (NeoResus) as well as Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS). You will be capable of participating in paediatric emergency (MER) responses and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and demonstrate competence in newborn resuscitation, including endotracheal intubation, establishment of central venous access (such as umbilical venous or arterial catheterisation), and emergency chest procedures. Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $125,010 to $192,371 per annum, plus 12 % superannuation Professional development allowance $ 11,380 to $ 16,259 pro rata per Annum if part time Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Fixed-term Full/ Part time 3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave. Paid Parental leave 14 weeks full pay/28 weeks half pay. Free Car parking. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today! All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role Please note that we are unbale to provide paediatric developmental/behavioural services and cannot take registrars for top-up training in this discipline For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Samantha Mullens, Department Secretary on (08) 9462 4482. Applications Close: June 2nd, 2026 Agency Applications will not be considered At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
