Consultant Paediatrician

Your role at St John of God Midland Public Hospital

St John of God Midland Public Hospital we provide a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery.

Our 307-bed public hospital is operated under a public-private partnership between the State Government and St John of God Health Care.

St John of God Midland Public Hospital is seeking experienced and motivated Consultant Paediatricians, including Dual-trained Paediatricians/Neonatologists, to join our dynamic Paediatric Service on a permanent basis.

Multiple opportunities are available, with flexibility for appointments to be shared across one or more successful candidates. Positions will be structured to meet departmental requirements and service needs while supporting individual areas of expertise and professional interests. As part of meeting service requirements, there is a need for coverage on Mondays and Fridays, and successful candidates will be required to support this coverage.

About The Role

As a Consultant Paediatrician, you will provide specialist paediatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment while delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care. You will provide leadership and clinical guidance to medical team members, promoting quality improvement initiatives, patient safety and best practice standards across the service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will supervise, mentor and educate doctors in training and other healthcare professionals, while collaborating closely with fellow consultants, nursing staff, allied health professionals and the Head of Department. You will also contribute to the strategic development, ongoing enhancement and continuous improvement of the Paediatric Service to ensure the highest standards of care for children and their families.

You will hold Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Paediatric and Child Health Division, Australia and have extensive experience in paediatric medicine

You will demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, along with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care at both an individual and service level. Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements—including Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health—and an understanding of how these impact employment, people management and service delivery are essential.

Experience in research activities will be highly regarded, as will a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values

We can offer

Highly competitive salary & conditions ($356,343 - $468,883) plus 12% superannuation per annum, pro rata for part time)Welcoming and supportive culturePermanent Part-timeProfessional Development Allowance $32,157 per annum pro rata for part timeSalary 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 expensesself-education andadditional superannuationFlexible work options. Free Car-parking. Program (EAP)All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Samantha Mullen, Department Secretary on (08) 9462 4482

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered

Applications Close: 16 September, 2026

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.