This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time appointments for the 2019 clinical year commencing 14 January 2019.
This Resident Medical Officer (RMO) recruitment process is for all applicants wishing to be considered for RMO positions at the participating WA Country Health Service sites listed below.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 September 2019. Contracts of up to 24 months may be offered, at the discretion of the employing health service.
Participating health campuses include the following:
Bunbury Health Campus
Albany Health Campus
Geraldton Health Campus
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other ‘similar’ vacancies throughout WA Country Health Service. In addition to this, should a successful applicant decline a vacancy, then other applicants appointed to the pool may also be selected from this process.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and eligible to work in Australia. Further information can be found at: www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration.aspx
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal record 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.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Evidence of valid Australian citizenship, permanent residency, temporary residency (or eligibility to obtain) must be provided prior to commencement.
- Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm
- Criminal Record Screening Check
- Pre-Employment Integrity Check
- Pre-Employment Health Assessment; and
- Evidence of registration as a Medical Practitioner by the Medical Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For more information go to http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) to view the selection criteria.
For Further Job Related Information: Please visit http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/index.php?id=552#c1590 to view position information relevant to each location.
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online via MedJobsWA. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for all communication.
WA Health is unable to accept resumes, cover letters or other application documents via email.
Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) must read the attached ‘WACHS & Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017 - 2020’ effective 1 October 2017.
Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CV/ RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
Please include:
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume (required – maximum of three pages).
- Details of your educational background.
- Medical employment history including any involvement with research.
2. Statement addressing all Essential Selection Criteria listed in the attached JDF (required).
- Applicants are advised to write supporting statements to address Essential Selection Criteria summarising relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements.
- Do not sign and submit the JDF as your response to the selection criteria.
3. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages) including:
- A statement indicating your preferred location so that your application can be sent to that site eg: ‘I am applying for an RMO position at Albany Health Campus in Emergency Medicine’.
- Desired career path and interests.
- Specific requirements if requesting to work part time.
- Any scholarships or rural bonding received.
4. Proof of Citizenship and Residency status (required) e.g. copy of passport OR Australian birth certificate and (if applicable) copy of current visa.
5. Evidence that you meet the English language skills registration standard (required, if applicable). 6. Two recent End of Term Assessments (optional; hospitals may accept term assessments as an alternative to seeking formal referee reports). 7. AMC Certificate (required, if applicable). 8. AMC Multiple Choice Questionnaire results (optional, if applicable).
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.
To apply for this vacancy, please visit MedJobsWA.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 1 April 2019 at 4:00pm Australian Western Standard Time.
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