LOCATION: Geraldton, WA

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

ABOUT THE POSITION

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest is seeking experienced Senior Medical Practitioners - Emergency Medicine to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing comprehensive Emergency Medicine services to the patients of Geraldton Health Campus. Our ED is a busy regional department seeing around 40,000 presentations a year. We have a broad case mix including a significant number of high acuity and trauma presentations as well as receiving interhospital transfers from throughout the Midwest Region.

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of direct patient care; coordination of patient transfers and retrievals; promoting the provision of high-quality care and patient safety within the ED; and supervising a small number of junior doctors. We have an active SMO education program and can support candidates undertaking the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs. Opportunities also exist for a range of clinical-support portfolios. Experience in Emergency Medicine and/or critical care roles is required.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

The salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022:

Shown as Fixed Term Full time (80 hours per fortnight).

MP Year 1-3 $332,465 - $353,519, p.a.*

*Includes Arrangement A base salary $269,877—$288,931 p.a., professional development allowance $30,996 p.a. and 10.5% employer contributed superannuation.

Additional 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 of up to $19,000 p.a.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• Relocation assistance including Visa nomination sponsorship where applicable.

ABOUT THE REGION

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.

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. Geraldton is the largest town north of Perth and one of the most attractive coastal centres in Western Australia. It is both a seaside resort and an important port.  It offers beachside living alongside rural life as well as a wide range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities.

HOW TO APPLY

This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess those 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 31/07/2024. 

Please apply via MedJobs WA by providing the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria found in attached JDF (Job Description Form).
• A detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. 
• Names and contact details of two (2) referees, it is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager. 

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

Please address enquires to Dr Bronwyn Johnson – Consultant Emergency Medicine via email Bronwyn.Johnson@health.wa.gov.au

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.

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.

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LATE OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED