Registrar - Trainee - Neonates

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Paediatric or Neonatal Registrar to gain high-quality training exposure within one of Australia’s most respected neonatal services. The role offers structured supervision, excellent clinical variety and access to tertiary, surgical and retrieval neonatology, making it ideal for trainees building a foundation in neonatal intensive care.

Appointments are available on a fixed-term basis, with flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements and the potential for extensions.

About the Service

You will be joining a leading Child and Adolescent Health Service providing specialist neonatal care across a large metropolitan network. Neonatal services are delivered across two major tertiary hospitals, supported by a statewide neonatal retrieval service.

The service is recognised for its strong teaching culture, collaborative multidisciplinary practice and commitment to high-quality, family-centred neonatal care.

Clinical Opportunities

Neonatal Training Exposure

You will rotate through highly specialised neonatal units, including:

A large tertiary/quaternary perinatal NICU managing extreme prematurity and complex medical conditions

A tertiary surgical NICU providing care for neonatal surgical pathology and congenital anomalies

A statewide neonatal retrieval and transport service supporting metropolitan and regional centres

Clinical exposure includes delivery room resuscitation, neonatal ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, nutritional support for extremely preterm infants and management of both medical and surgical neonatal conditions.

Research, Teaching & Development

The department offers a strong educational framework with opportunities to:

Participate in structured teaching and bedside education

Engage in audit and quality improvement activities

Build experience relevant to future neonatal or paediatric training pathways

The service is well suited to registrars considering a long-term career in neonatology or paediatric subspecialties.

Why This Role?

You will be joining:

One of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive neonatal training environments

A service with a strong focus on registrar development and supervision

A collaborative, supportive and inclusive team culture

A program offering exposure across medical, surgical and retrieval neonatology

This role provides an excellent platform for progression into advanced neonatal training.

Lifestyle & Location

Based in metropolitan Perth, this role offers an exceptional lifestyle alongside advanced clinical training, including:

Beautiful beaches and outdoor lifestyle

Affordable living compared with other major cities

Excellent public and private schooling options

A welcoming and diverse medical community

Western Australia offers space, balance and opportunity for trainees at all stages.

Remuneration & Benefits

A competitive registrar package is available, including:

Salary range: $125,010 – $170,682 per annum (pro rata)

Fixed-term appointments of 6–12 months, with possible extensions

Full-time or part-time arrangements considered

Relocation support for eligible interstate and international applicants

Visa sponsorship and pathways to longer-term appointments for suitable candidates

Further details can be discussed confidentially.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have:

Appropriate postgraduate experience in paediatrics or neonatal medicine

Eligibility for medical registration in Australia

Ability to meet standard pre-employment and compliance checks

Valid working rights in Australia for fixed-term appointments

International applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to enquire.

Appointment Details

Fixed-term full-time or part-time appointments

Rotational placements across neonatal sites

Shift-based roster including after-hours

Appointments available through to the end of 2026

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival. Contact us today.