LOCATION: Bunbury, WA

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Various appointments (Sessional, Part-Time or Full-Time) of 5 years, with a possibility of extension(s).

POSITION PROFILE

Exciting opportunities wait for Consultants – Emergency Medicine, seeking a new life on the Western coastline city of Bunbury, also referred to as the “City of Three Waters”.

As a Consultant – Emergency Medicine, you will provide comprehensive clinical service in Emergency Medicine to patients of WA Country Health Service – South West, particularly in Bunbury Hospital and promote quality health outcomes for emergency medicine. You will also demonstrate leadership and role modelling.

The South West are seeking dynamic Fellows of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicines (FACEMs) to join our cohesive Emergency Department team and who will be significantly based in the South West region. There are opportunities for career development with process design, teaching and improvements in patient transport. We enjoy a close relationship with the Rural Clinical School (RCS) of Western Australia. Several of our current FACEMs have appointments at the RCS. FACEM trainees who have successfully completed all ACEM examinations or International Specialists who have been assesed as substantially comparable by ACEM may be considered. 

RENUMERATION PACKAGE

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

*Inclusive of Arrangement A base salary $297,757 - $386,515, 10.5% superannuation contributions, $30,996 Professional Development Allowance.*

ABOUT THE REGION

Bunbury Hospital is a 171-bed public facility co-located with a similarly sized private hospital St John of God Health Care which forms part of the South West Health Campus. Opened in 1999, it is the biggest hospital and health care complex in regional Western Australia. It delivers health care to more than 80,000 of the region’s local residents as well as visitors. Bunbury Hospital has undergone an upgrade which includes the first ICU outside of the Metropolitan area, a comprehensive cancer care centre and an extended Emergency Department.

The South West region is located in the south-west corner of the state, facing the Indian and Southern Oceans. It shares its eastern boundary with Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions. It covers an area of 23,998 sq. km, has 12 local government areas and a diverse geographic profile ranging from rugged coastline and beaches to agricultural landscapes. The economy is based around tourism, mining and construction, retail and agriculture. Bunbury, and the South West of Western Australia are blessed with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, minimal traffic but still many services as well as unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Western Australia.

The WA Country Health Service (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 area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

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

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 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 07/07/2025

Please apply online with the following:

• A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you can meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can 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).

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

FOR MORE JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Stephen Hartwig, Head of Department Emergency Medicine on 08 9722 2240

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. 

 Have you joined our WA Country Health Service Talent Community? Join now 

LATE OR E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED