WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) to join the team in Albany Health Campus to commence ASAP

Salary rate:  MP Year 1-3 $103,412 - $123,443 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 10.5% superannuation and professional development allowance)

Seeking applications from Resident Medical Officers to the opportunities for ASAP and 2023 on a full time basis offering 6 or 12 month contracts with the possibility of extension(s).

Position & Region Profile:

Albany Health Campus is a very sought-after location for junior doctors due the quality of training and education opportunities, as well as the outdoor lifestyle on offer.   Clinical rotations include disciplines such as Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Medicine, Medical Specialties, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Women’s Health with exposure to Anaesthetics within the Leave Relief component (subject to change).  You will be an integral member of a small and close-knit team with hands on opportunities to learn and upskill with supervision from top level specialists in their fields.

A scenic port city located approximately 400km south of Perth, Albany is perched on the Southern Ocean and faces Antarctica. There is plenty to explore during your downtime including breweries and wineries as well as outdoor activities such as sailing, fishing, surfing, cycling, swimming and bush-walking.  Not to mention the spectacular walks and view found throughout the Porongorup Range and Stirling Range National Parks, where the iconic Bluff Knoll humbly resides.  

Benefits of Working in Albany:

• Offers close and regular contact with quality Consultant Specialists who are very supportive
• Enjoy a broader scope of practice and true breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures you would not have access to in a metro setting
• Work with amazing mentors who are very passionate and inspiring
• Albany is a relatively new hospital with top of the range facilities and great educational support
• Work with a close-knit team where you’ll be guaranteed to form strong supportive friendships and be a part of the local community
• You will receive a lot of support including accommodation and relocation benefits
• Great work/life balance with limited commute and access to some of the most beautiful scenic sites in Western Australia
• Attractive and competitive remuneration benefits

To be Successful in the Role:

Applicants must hold or be eligible for Provisional or General Registration with the Australian Medical Board, be at least PGY2 level and have at least six months experience working in Australia or a Competent Authority country.

For a more detailed discussion please contact Dr Paul Mark, Director Clinical Services, Albany Health Campus on 08 9892 2657 or paul.mark@health.wa.gov.au.

To Apply:

Please apply via the apply now button below.  Ensure you attach as part of your application:

• a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• at least 2 referees from your current or previous employer

If you experience difficulties while submitting your online EOI, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners interest to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via the online MedJobsWA must read the attached ‘WACHS & Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017 - 2020’ effective 1 October 2017.

Please be advised that you may not be contacted to discuss opportunities.  Please do not use the above contact details to follow up on the progress of submissions. 

Please do not send a copy of your CV to the email above if you have submitted an EOI Application.

Documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process. Multiple submissions will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple submissions are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered.

Closing Date: 4.00PM AWST Monday 8 May 2023. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.