Child and Adolescent Health Service WA – Perth WA
2 months ago, from Department of Health - Western Australia
WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE: JOIN OUR NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENT TODAY! VCID No.922400 Child and Adolescent Health Service 2025 Medical Intake This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments for 6 - 12 months with the possibility of extension(s). Position Profile and Role:
Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies, infants who are born preterm and babies requiring specialist treatment in their first months of life.
Successful applicants will have the skills to manage inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients under the supervision of Neonatology Specialists.
We have Neonatal Units across two sites, the Perinatal Centre - King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH); and the surgical centre - Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).
Additionally, we have the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) WA located at Perth Children's Hospital.
Relocation Benefits:
International and Interstate applicants with suitable qualifications who are wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply.
Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent residency for eligible applicants are currently available. We offer generous initiatives to support your move to Western Australia!
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About Neonatology:
The Neonatology Department is composed of several specialized units:
PCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, located within the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site in Nedlands, serves as the sole tertiary surgical NICU in Western Australia.
This unit presents an excellent chance to engage with the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of neonatal surgical conditions and congenital anomalies.
Additionally, the PCH NICU handles the majority of outborn infants requiring neonatal intensive care.Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA), situated at PCH, is intricately involved in the retrieval and transport of ill newborns from both metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia.The CAHS Neonatology Department offers an enriching experience that contributes to the well-being of newborns and young children, while also providing valuable learning and growth for medical professionals.
About CAHS:
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.
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply Now" button below (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).
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
Complete the following Application Questions using the document attached (PDF).
These questions are associated with the selection criteria of the role, The selection criteria can be found in the Job Description form linked above and should be used as reference when providing your answers.
A maximum of 500 words per question.
Upload this to the Selection Criteria Statement within the application system.Attach a copy of your current CV/Resume outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
Within this provide names and email contact details of at least two professional referees one of which is a current/previous supervisor.Note: Directly addressing selection criteria within a separate attachment is not required.
Eligibility:
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.
Other Conditions:
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.
Conditions of Service:
The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information:
For job related enquires pertaining to King Edward Memorial Hospital NICU, we encourage you to contact Steven Resnick, Head of Department Neonatology on phone +61 8 6458 1260 or via email: ******
For job related enquires pertaining to Perth Children's Hospital NICU, we encourage you to contact Rebecca Thomas, Head of Department Neonatology on phone +61 86456 2222 or via email: *******
This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The recruitment panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.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 31/03/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr