Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Medical Oncology

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2027 Medical Intake

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Medical Oncology

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) in our Paediatric Medical Oncology Trainee Position.

Contracts of up to 12 months may be offered with the possibility of extension(s), at the discretion of the Employer.

Position Profile:
This recruitment process is for a number of advanced trainees in Paediatric Medical Oncology, are planning to commence advanced training in Paediatric Medical Oncology or require a period of training in Paediatric Medical Oncology. The roles are suitable for experienced Paediatric Trainees looking to further their leadership, skills and experience in this speciality area and pursue a career in Paediatric Oncology.

Registrar - Trainee - Paediatrics - Medical Oncology (520718)
To manage inpatients and outpatients in the Oncology Department and undertake other clinical, teaching and research duties as directed by the Head of Department. The trainee will execute these duties under direct supervision of senior oncology trainee and responsible consultant of the area. The primary objective of the training is to allow the trainee to assess their aptitude and interest in undertaking further specialised training in the field of oncology.

You will be assessed based on: Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, selection criteria, and an interview (if shortlisted).      

Area profile:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) treats children from around Western Australia and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents. CAHS is made up of Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital.

Eligibility to Apply: 
To be considered for these positions you must be eligible for registration by the medical board of Australia and must have completed at least 12 months full-time equivalent of Paediatric Advanced Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or overseas equivalent, by the time of appointment in February 2027.

NOTE: Applications that do not meet the above eligibility criteria will be considered ineligible and therefore not progress further.

Application Instructions:

You must apply online through MedCareersWA with a valid email address. Please do not send application documents (e.g., resumes and cover letters) directly to WA Health emails. All communication will be sent through MedCareersWA.

Note: Consider using a personal email on your MedCareersWA profile as you may not always have access to student/work email addresses.

Essential Application Documents:
Have the following essential documents ready to upload with your online application:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 current referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (of no more than 4 A4 pages). Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
3. A cover letter outlining a brief overview of your experience, preferred commencement date and preferred contract length (6 or 12 months contract).

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ALL RELEVENT ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE INVALID.

YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. LATE OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website

• Criminal Record Screening Check
• Pre-Employment Integrity Check
• 100 Point Identification Check
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment; and
• You must have access to transport and a commitment to meeting shift requirements as rostered. 

Other Conditions: 

• 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.

For further information regarding application or the role, please contact: