LOCATION: Western Australia

Are you a General Practitioner or Rural Generalist looking for a diverse and unique role in regional Western Australia?

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) can offer Full time or Part Time Fixed Term appointments for up to 5 years with the possibility of extension/s. Flexible and/or job share working arrangements, can be considered.

WACHS is seeking experienced General Practitioner or Rural Generalists with skills in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Surgery and General Medicine. There are many exciting opportunities available at the following regional health service locations:

• Goldfields region – Kalgoorlie Hospital
• Great Southern region – Albany Health Campus
• Kimberley region - Broome Hospital
• South West region – Bunbury Health Campus & Busselton Health Campus
• Midwest region – Geraldton Health Campus
• Pilbara - Hedland Health Campus and Karratha Health Campus
• Wheatbelt – Northam Health Campus and Narrogin Health Campus

Remuneration: The advertised salary range is based on the following classifications under the WA Health System –Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement 2022. The ranges below are inclusive of base salary, professional development allowance, 11% superannuation and on call allowance (North of 26th Parallel only). The classification will be based on but not limited to factors such as your qualifications, experience, type of medical registration and location of the role.

• HSMP Year 1 to 3 – South of 26^th Parallel - $316,842 to $335,182
• SMP Year 1 to 3 – South of 26^th Parallel - $343,988 to $365,773
• HSMP Year 1 to 6 – North of 26^th Parallel - $332,741 to $420,127
• DMO Non-Procedural Year 1 to 6 - North of 26^th Parallel - $439,204 to $549,874
• DMO Procedural Year 1 to 3 - North of 26^th Parallel - $502,346 to $549,874

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Competitive salary packages (based upon location).
• Assistance with Australian work visas (if applicable).
• Attractive overseas and national relocation packages (discussions occur with regions once appointed).
• Flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world.
• Challenge yourself by experiencing greater clinical autonomy and responsibility in a supportive environment.
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

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 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 active “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 throughout regions.
• Successful to pool applicants may be contacted by regions to be interviewed for suitability to a vacant position.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/07/2025.

Selection Criteria: 

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the below key attributes:

1. Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner
2. Ten years or more experience as a Medical Practitioner in general medicine, general practice and/or emergency medicine.
3. Relevant post graduate qualifications, demonstrated proactive career progression or currently engaged in relevant Australian training pathway.
4. Relevant skills and experience to work in rural and remote WA as an independent senior practitioner.

Application Instructions:  

Applicants are advised to apply online via MedJobs WA by providing the following documents:

1. A statement addressing above selection criteria.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae which summarised your experience and how you are able to meet the selection criteria listed above. Please list your regional location(s) in order of preference.

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. 

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 WACHS via the online MedJobsWA must be a WACHS approved supplier.

Enquiries are strongly encouraged and should be emailed to: WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au. Include a brief description of your experience, area/s of interest, any general enquiries and a contact telephone number so that we may arrange for the most appropriate person to call you as soon as possible.

 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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