LOCATION: Carnarvon, WA 

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

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

Eligibility to Apply: : All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD), Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions (ACWD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD and/or ACWD.

Position Profile:  The District Medical Officer (DMO) – Obstetrician is responsible for providing an advanced level of elective and emergency Obstetric services for the Carnarvon Regional Hospital. The DMO-Obstetrician will have opportunity to provide (Category 2-3) Obstetrics as well as assisting the visiting Obstetric/Gynaecologist. The 24-hour on-call Obstetric service is supported, first and foremost, by a DMO-Anaesthetist who may provide Epidural and Intrathecal anaesthesia, as well as other DMOs’ and the Senior Medical Officer (SMO). DMO-Obstetricians contribute to delivery of comprehensive patient care within the Emergency Department and the General Ward as well as certain health services located in remote communities. The position provides the successful candidate ample opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership, to undertake supervision of Residents and Medical Students, to obtain training and continue their professional development.

The position provides the successful candidate ample opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership, to undertake supervision of Residents and Medical Students, to obtain training and continue 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.

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% 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

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 18/03/2024. 

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr John Woodall on 08 9941 0305 or John.Woodall@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.

Please apply online here 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. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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.

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.