LOCATION: Albany, WA

Consultant Surgeon – Orthopaedics

MP Year 1-9 $363,272 - $461,350 p.a.

(inclusive of base salary, 10.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

Albany Health Campus is currently seeking a suitably experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the team for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

• Would you like to work and upskill in one of the most developed Regional Medical Resource centres in Western Australia?
• Flexible work hours with the possibility of a four-day work week?
• Participate in designing and growing a service to meet regional needs
• Enjoy the beauty and excitement that Albany and the Great Southern offers
• Be part of a diverse and welcoming community

About Albany Hospital

Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital and is the regional resource centre for the 80,000 people lucky enough to live in Albany and the Great Southern Region.

As an orthopaedic surgeon, you will perform clinical duties and provide patient care within the predefined scope of practice including onsite consultation, emergency services, outpatient clinics, operations and procedures. The position provides clinical oversight, support and advice to medical practitioners in the field of orthopaedics and participates in programs to ensure safety and quality of orthopaedic services including audits, incident reviews and clinical practice improvement projects. The Orthopaedic Consultant overseas the training of an Orthopaedic Registrar, Resident Medical Officer and an intern.

About the Great Southern Region

The Great Southern region is one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The region covers an area of approximately 87,000 square kilometres and has a population of about 80,000 people. Famous for beautiful beaches, granite mountains and it is classified biodiversity hotspot! The coastline of this area is the massive contrast between pristine beaches with turquoise waters and the fearsome might of the Southern Ocean. Albany is increasingly recognised as the best place to observe the Southern Right Whale. The Stirling Ranges offer some the most breathtaking scenes in the state. The Great Southern region has a well-deserved reputation for cool climate viniculture.

Albany is the regional hub of the Great Southern with a population of 40000. The town is beautiful and situated amongst granite mountains overlooking Princess Royal Harbour. Steeped in history, Albany is WA’s oldest settlement which is reflected in it’s well preserved buildings. In recent years, the growth of this town has been transformative especially with regards to bars and restaurants.

Albany is a great place to live and raise a family. It has everything you need with regards to services and shopping and Perth is only 4 hours’ drive away. There is a diverse range of schools; 17 primary schools and 5 secondary schools, with both private and public options available. Tertiary education exists through the Albany regional centre of The University of Western Australia and Great Southern TAFEWA. Albany locals are a cultured group with a strong theatre and performing arts culture. Extensive community sporting options are available with recently upgraded facilities, and Albany competes strongly in main sporting codes. There are a multitude of adventure sporting options including hiking, diving, four-wheel driving, cycling and sailing with strikingly beautiful natural spaces to enjoy.

Additional employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, great work environment and standard of living, 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

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.

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.   

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must apply through MedJobs WA by providing the following documents:

1. A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

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.

Further Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Thomas Bowles, (08) 9892 2222 or email Thomas.bowles@health.wa.gov.au

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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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