Registrar - Trainee - Medical Administration

Department of Health WA External Careers; Perth; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible leave

Employer superannuation

Job summary

Department of Health WA External Careers invites applications for the Registrar - Trainee - Medical Administration position within the Child & Adolescent Health Service (CAHS). This fixed-term full-time appointment runs for 12 months, with commencement anticipated in 2027.

The salary range is $135,085 to $188,817 per annum, plus 12% superannuation and professional development allowances. The role focuses on medical administration leadership, professional development, and potential progression

Qualifications

• WWC Check is mandatory as part of the appointment process
• Criminal records screening and integrity checking required
• Applicants may be considered for other vacancies for 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provides professional leadership, support and direction on strategic and operational medical administration projects
• Supports supervised training pathway toward RACMA
• Collaborates with CAHS Executive Director Medical Services to deliver administration services

Job description

Registrar - Trainee - Medical Administration - 500215 - TMA 1-7 JDF
WWC Applicant Advice 2017

Please note this is for the 2027 Medical Administration Trainee Registrar position.

This is a Recruitment for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Appointments for this position will not commence until 2027.

Salary: TMA Year 1-7 $135,085 - $188,817 p.a. (plus 12% superannuation and professional development allowance) (effective from 3 September 2026).

Position Profile:

The Medical Administration Trainee Registrar serves a unique position within the Child & Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and provides valuable insight into both the framework and workings of a metropolitan teaching hospital. This position works with the CAHS Executive Director Medical Services & the Director Medical Services to deliver professional leadership, support, and direction in relation to strategic and operational projects as required, with a specific focus on medical administration responsibilities. This role would continue in or progress towards a supervised training program in medical administration as a trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

Area Profile:

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.

For further information about CAHS and its’ services please click here and read the attachment About CAHS.

Employee Benefits:

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

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:

We encourage you to contact Dr Robert Lethbridge on [phone] or via email [e-mail]

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within NMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

Other Conditions:

• 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
• Child and Adolescent Health Servicewill 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.