LOCATION: Carnarvon, WA

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking District Medical Officers – Non Procedural to be placed in a Pool for the Midwest Region.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 5 years with the possibility for extension(s).

Position Profile:  The District Medical Officer (DMO) Non-Procedural is responsible for providing comprehensive medical and community health services to the Gascoyne Region, based either in the Carnarvon or Exmouth Hospital and serving their associated remote communities. The DMO is likely to encounter a broad range of clinical presentations which can be both uniquely challenging and rewarding both to an aspiring and an experienced Rural Generalist. DMO contributes to comprehensive patient care in the Emergency Department and General Ward. The position provides the successful candidate ample opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership, to undertake supervision of Residents and Medical Students, to receive training and will be supported in continuing their professional development.

About the Region: The Midwest comprises the western region in the middle of Western Australia and stretches from the Indian Ocean in the west and bordered by the Pilbara in the north, the Wheatbelt in the south and Goldfields in the south and east. It incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison. It covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one quarter of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.     Agriculture is the predominant local industry in Carnarvon, supplying about three quarters of the winter greens for the city of Perth. Carnarvon has much to attract families and tourists, notably fishing, kite surfing and sailing.

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health  services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half  million square kilometre. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health across rural and remote Western Australia.

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Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (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

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 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.

Other Conditions:  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.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess  on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 08/01/2024. 

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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Andreja Mladinov on (08) 9941 0311 or send your query to  WACHS-Midwest.GascoyneSeniorMedicalOfficer@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions:  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.

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via the online MedJobsWA must read the attached ‘WACHS & Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017 - 2020’ effective 1 October 2017.

Please apply online via MedJobsWA by providing the following documents:

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Suitable candidates must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), hold  Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or equivalent experience at the date of commencing duties.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.