Consultant – Paediatric and Adult – Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Highly specialised consultant appointment spanning paediatric and adult cardiothoracic surgery, with a dual-site arrangement across Perth Children’s Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital.
• Requires broad clinical expertise in congenital and acquired cardiac surgery, including transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and ECMO.
• Candidates must bring significant subspecialty training, demonstrated outcomes in paediatric cardiac surgery, and the ability to operate independently across a full spectrum of cases.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The position is offered jointly by the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) at Perth Children’s Hospital (QEII Nedlands) and Fiona Stanley Hospital (Murdoch). Together these services provide advanced cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support for both paediatric and adult patients. The hospitals are recognised as leading tertiary and quaternary referral centres in Western Australia, serving patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.

THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to contribute as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon across two leading institutions. The role encompasses the full surgical management of congenital and acquired heart disease in children, adolescents, and adults, with responsibilities extending to transplantation, ECMO, and MCS. The appointee will:

• Deliver high-level surgical care in both paediatric and adult contexts.
• Lead and mentor trainees within the departments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary planning, governance, and audit activities.
• Contribute to departmental research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• The position offers scope to tailor aspects of the adult surgical service to the appointee’s expertise and interests, aligning with departmental needs.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful applicant will be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent), with specialist registration in cardiothoracic surgery and substantial postgraduate training in both paediatric and adult cardiothoracic surgery. Key attributes include:

• At least 1–2 years’ subspecialty training in paediatric cardiac surgery in recognised units.
• Demonstrated expertise in heart transplantation, retrieval, and MCS.
• Proven capacity to manage complex neonatal, paediatric, adolescent, and adult cardiac conditions, with independent outcome data desirable.
• Strong commitment to teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• High-level interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to support patients, families, and teams.
• Knowledge of and adherence to contemporary safety, governance, and legislative requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5256