What is Neonatology?

Neonatology is subspeciality of paediatrics involving the medical treatment and care of newborn babies, especially those who are sick and/or preterm.

Why choose the Child and Adolescent Health Service?

Working in neonatology is incredibly rewarding and can be challenging at times.

As the largest perinatal unit in the southern hemisphere, we can provide incredible exposure and neonatal training opportunities.

We are committed to excellence in education as our comprehensive education program demonstrates. We also provide training for the Certificate of Clinician Performed Ultrasound including cardiac, head, lung and abdominal.

We have strong academic and research performance, being one of the largest centres in Australia to recruit patients into research trials.

We are affiliated with the University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia, who provide opportunities in post-graduate education and research.

Finally, Perth offers one of the best lifestyles in Australia, with competitive salary packages. Refer to our Information for international applicants for more information.

Neonatology vacancies are advertised through the MedCareersWA website (medical roles) and the WA Government Jobs Board (all other roles).

At the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Neonatology Unit, we have had consistently excellent survival and long-term outcomes for our sick and preterm infants.

Watch the video below to hear from some of our neonatology medical and nursing staff about why you should consider joining our team.