WA Country Health Service,
Kalgoorlie Hospital is seeking a Consultant - Obstetric and
Gynaecology for a Permanent Full-Time appointment at 80 hours per
fortnight.
Join a team dedicated to
advancing rural health equity, delivering culturally competent
care, and making meaningful impact in regional
communities.
Consultant Year 1-9 $412,161
- $523,436 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, PDL and 12%
superannuation)
About the role:
We invite experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Obstetrician
and Gynaecologist to take on a rewarding role to provide specialist
care to patients at Kalgoorlie Health Campus,
as well as across the region,
including Esperance. You will join a
supportive team of two other specialists and three
registrars, with on-call coverage supplemented
by four GPOs.
The department is actively involved in teaching and
training, serving as an accredited site
for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Associate Training
Program (Procedural) and Associate Training Program (Advanced
Procedural) and hosting students from
the Rural Clinical School.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide clinical leadership and
deliver high-quality patient care
- Contribute to administrative
leadership alongside the Clinical Nurse
Specialist of Maternity
- Participate in policy development and clinical
governance reviews
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to
enhance service delivery
Join a team committed to overcoming challenges and providing
exceptional care to the region’s residents.
Life in the Goldfields-Esperance Region
Experience the best of regional Western Australia in the
Goldfields-Esperance region, where outback adventure meets coastal
beauty and vibrant communities. Live in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a
dynamic regional centre steeped in history, and explore the iconic
Super Pit, scenic bushwalks, and nearby lakes. Try your hand at
gold prospecting, enjoy camping under the stars, or take weekend
getaways across Western Australia’s vast landscapes.
Head south to Esperance and the surrounding coastal towns like
Hopetoun, where pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, and
national parks provide endless opportunities for swimming, fishing,
hiking, and relaxing in nature. Discover local wildlife, tranquil
trails, and well-maintained campgrounds, or simply soak up the
relaxed coastal lifestyle.
The region offers the perfect balance of rural charm, outdoor
adventure, and community spirit—all while being just an hour’s
flight from Perth for city shopping, dining, and cultural
experiences. Whether it’s exploring the rugged Goldfields,
unwinding on Esperance’s stunning coastline, or enjoying weekend
escapes in small country towns, the Goldfields-Esperance region
offers a lifestyle full of diversity, adventure, and connection to
community.
Area Profile
Kalgoorlie Health Campus is a 100-bed inpatient facility and the
largest regional public hospital in WA. When you join the
team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you’ll become part of a
close-knit community of health professionals including specialist
general surgeons, physicians, paediatricians and emergency medicine
doctors.
The hospital supports medical students through the Rural
Clinical School, junior doctors rotating from Perth, Workplace
Based Assessment doctors and registrars across a number of
specialties. Fly in fly out clinicians and private clinicians
provide additional supportive health services to the region.
Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest outback city, and the heart of
Western Australia’s Goldfields region - Australia’s gold capital.
The area is more than three times the size of Victoria and covers
almost a third of WA’s total land mass. As the largest region in
WA, its diverse natural environments range from sprawling deserts
in the North and East to pristine white beaches and emerald seas in
the South.
With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and
sophisticated regional centre and has many chain stores and
services. Sport facilities, clubs and societies and social
services abound to support a good work life balance.
Community is a key strength of the town. Being located inland
the weather in Kalgoorlie is usually sunny, giving options to
explore the outback and beach-side Esperance during your time
off. Kalgoorlie is only 600 kilometers or a one hour flight
away from Perth.
Benefits and Incentives
- Annual Leave - 4 weeks/160 hours p.a. with one additional
week for those who regularly participate in on-call
arrangement
- Professional Development Leave - maximum of 3 weeks
p.a.
- Long Service Leave - 13 weeks of leave after 10 years of
service.
- Overseas Professional Development Leave - 5 weeks of
additional leave after 5 years of service.
- Salary packaging benefits
Other benefits
- District Allowance - regional specific.
- Annual leave travel subsidy.
- Subsidised rental accommodation or Government
Housing.
- Reimbursement for relocation costs for overseas or
interstate applicants*.
- As a region resident, you might be entitled to capped
flight pricing between Perth and the region.
*conditions apply
Keen to know more detailed information about the salaries and
benefits? Check out the medical
practitioner salaries and benefits page.
For Further Job-Related Information: We
encourage you to contact A/Director of Medical Service, Lisa Sorger
via 0449 772 601 or via email Lisa.Sorger@health.wa.gov.au or
alternatively contact A/Director Kalgoorlie Hospital Hamish Burton
via 0473 799 560 or via email Hamish.Burton@health.wa.gov.au
Eligibility to Apply: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector (except SIMG applicants). Applicants on a visa can be
appointed on a fixed-term contract.
Information for Specialist International Medical
Graduates (SIGM’s):
We welcome applications from SIMGs; however, we are only able to
appoint those who have received a determination of ‘substantially
comparable’ from the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology (RANZCOG) or AHPRA Fast-track pathway to specialist
registration.
Application Process:
Applicants are requested to apply online via
MedCareers
To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and
valid email address for online application and communication
purposes.
Please apply online via MedCareersWA "Apply Now" button and
submit the following documents:
- A statement addressing each of the
Work-Related Criteria found in the attached Job
Description Form and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- A detailed Curriculum
Vitae which summarises your experience and how
you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include
contact details for work related referees (one of your referees
must be a current supervisor or manager).
If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please
contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior
to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process.
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.
LATE OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
