Location:  Western Australia

Hospital Site:  Kalgoorlie Hospitals

Salary:  Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $195,485 to $204,422 pa*

*includes base salary $163,766 to $171,854 pa, professional development allowance $14,528 pa and 10.5% employer contributed superannuation.

Appointment will be made based on skills and experience.

Please note the closing date to accept applications has now been extended.

Applications Close: Monday 12/06/2023 at 4.00 pm WST

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for up to 3 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

The WA Country Health Service consists of seven regions across the state with the Goldfields being geographically, the largest of the seven regions, covering the entire south east corner of the state. The vast and versatile geography of this region is spectacular and features arid desert in the north, sandy beaches on the south coast and the great western woodland in between.

If you are considering a career at WACHS Goldfields, please click on the link below to meet some of our wonderful staff who share their thoughts about what makes working for us in this beautiful region a rich and rewarding experience:

WACHS Goldfields Region Video

Position Profile: 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Medical Registrar/ Advanced Trainee (SMR/AT) to join our growing Kalgoorlie Health Campus General Medicine department, in providing a high standard of medical care to patients in the Goldfields region.

The SMR/AT would be responsible for the management of both inpatient and outpatient services. The Goldfields- Esperance region has a relatively young population hence a wide variety of acute and chronic General Medicine patients of all ages from 16 years upwards. There are great opportunities to learn and do diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in General Medicine. There is a sizable population of Aboriginal patients providing fantastic opportunities to learn their culture and be involved in the care of these patients close to home. The department also has daily outpatient services, and the SMR/AT would have the opportunity to conduct independent outpatient services. There are 3 fulltime Consultant Physicians who would provide support and supervision. These consultants all provide acute & General Medicine services and have other speciality qualifications like infectious disease or special interest like Diabetes & Rheumatology. There are multidisciplinary diabetes clinic services and we offer insulin pump initiation and management. There are outpatient antibiotic management clinics and we have an antimicrobial stewardship program at the hospital.

The role also provides leadership, training, supervision and education for junior medical doctors and training registrars in consultation with the Consultant Physicians.  There are also opportunities for audits and research

General Kalgoorlie Information: 

Kalgoorlie Health Campus is a 100-bed inpatient facility and the largest regional public hospital in WA.  When you join the team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you’ll become part of a close-knit community of health professionals including specialist general physicians, surgeons, paediatricians, OBGyn and emergency medicine doctors.  The hospital supports medical students through the Rural Clinical School, junior doctors rotating from Perth, Workplace Based Assessment doctors and registrars across a number of specialties. Fly in fly out clinicians and private clinicians provide additional supportive health services to the region.

Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest outback city, and the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields region - Australia’s gold capital. The area is more than three times the size of Victoria and covers almost a third of WA’s total land mass. As the largest region in WA, its diverse natural environments range from sprawling deserts in the North and East to pristine white beaches and emerald seas in the South.  With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre and has many chain stores and services.  Sport facilities, clubs and societies and social services abound to support a good work life balance. Community is a key strength of the town. Being located inland the weather in Kalgoorlie is usually sunny, giving options to explore the outback and beach-side Esperance during your time off.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (pro rata and in line with operational requirements):

• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form attached.

For Further Job-Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Sean George on 08 9080 5692.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedJobsWA - Reference Number 11813.

(Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a cover letter (optional)
• a current resume (required)
• which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• Two nominated referees within your application. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 
• a statement addressing the selection criteria below (required):

Essential

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience.

3. Ability to provide teaching, supervision and training support.

4. Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

6. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

7. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance within health care.

8. Eligible for or in possession of a current C or C-A class driver’s licence.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience as a medical practitioner within the Australian or New Zealand health system.

2. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and research.

3. Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via MedJobsWA at https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au/ must read the attached ‘WACHS and Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017-2020’.

Other Conditions:  

• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• 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.
• WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• 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.
• This vacancy 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
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
• 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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after Monday 12/06/2023, 4:00pm (WST) will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.