Please note the closing date to
submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join
Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region.
This pool aims to fill current
vacancies for fixed term or permanent
appointments.
Employment types: Full Time, Part
Time, and Sessional, with the possibility of
extension(s).
Appointments from this pool may be
made until 30/12/2026.
Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 -
$523,436 per annum, pro rata*
The above salary is as per WA Health
System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024
(inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance).
This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical
skills and years of practice.
About the Role and
Health Campus
Be part of an exciting new
chapter at Geraldton Health Campus. With a $188 million
redevelopment underway, our Emergency Department is expanding
alongside a brand-new ICU, High Dependency Unit, and Mental Health
Inpatient Unit. We’re growing our dynamic team to provide
high-acuity, 24/7 emergency care to Geraldton and surrounding
Midwest communities. As the Regional Resource Centre for the
Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals
via our Emergency Telehealth Service.
Our blended medical model
brings together Specialist Anaesthetists, Senior Medical
Practitioners/Rural Generalist Anaesthetists, and Registrars, all
supported by a strong culture of teaching and supervision.
Inpatient units across the hospital are led by general specialists
in medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, as
well as obstetrics and gynaecology, working alongside trainee and
service registrars, resident medical officers (RMOs), and
interns.
As a specialist anaesthetist
(FANZCA), you will be a key clinical leader, delivering safe,
high-quality perioperative and emergency care. Your work will cover
the full anaesthetic spectrum, including pre-operative assessment,
general and regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, nerve blocks),
and complex airway management. You will also play a pivotal role
in:
- Supporting acute and
post-operative pain management
- Providing obstetric
anaesthesia, including epidurals and emergency caesarean
support
- Contributing to trauma
response and hospital-wide resuscitation
- Enhancing patient safety
and theatre workflow across a diverse surgical
caseload
You will be part of a highly
skilled, collaborative perioperative team, contributing to clinical
governance, quality improvement, and the supervision and teaching
of registrars, RMOs, and I\interns. In a regional environment, your
expertise will have far-reaching impact, supporting a varied case
mix, responding to high-acuity presentations, and strengthening
care across the hospital and broader Midwest region.
Our campus supports an active
Medical Education Unit and staff development programs, promoting
immersive, multidisciplinary training with “medium fidelity”
simulation. Specialty education programs include anaesthetics,
emergency medicine (with active EMET programs), and broader general
medical training initiatives.
The redevelopment will
transform Geraldton Health Campus into a state-of-the-art facility.
The commissioning of the new ICU offers a unique opportunity for
dual-qualified anaesthetists and ICU specialists to shape regional
critical care services.
This is your chance to make a
meaningful difference every day while advancing your clinical
practice in a supportive, well-resourced, and expanding
service.
The Successful Candidates
Will:
- Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of
Australia.
- Have fellowship of the Australasian College of Anaesthetics
(ANZCA) or equivalent.
- Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in
anaesthesia in a hospital setting.
Benefits
- Competitive
Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer
superannuation contributions and a generous professional
development allowance.
- Generous Leave
Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks
professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other
forms of leave for compassionate or cultural
reasons.
- Professional
Development: Opportunity to supervise and train the
next generation of Rural Generalist Anaesthetists and service
registrars, as well as participating in quality improvement
activities and research.
Keen to know more about the
benefits in detail?
Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
Geraldton in Midwest
Region Offers:
- Relaxed
Lifestyle: enjoy beautiful coastal and inland
landscapes, a mediterranean climate, stunning crystal-clear
beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities – all at your own
pace.
- Affordable
Living: compared to larger cities, the Midwest offers
a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive
option for families and individuals looking to
relocate.
- Family Friendly
City: Offering quality daycare, excellent public and
private schools and a wide range of community sporting groups,
while institutions like the Geraldton Universities Centre, the
Central Regional TAFE and the Geraldton Jobs and Skills Centre
provide outstanding training and career development
opportunities.
- Cultural
Scene: the region boasts a rich cultural scene with
events, festivals, and recreational activities catering for a
wide range of interests.
Application
Instructions
Applicants must have a valid
email address to apply online via MedCareersWA -
Reference number 493051. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Applicants are required to
attach:
- A statement (max 3 pages)
addressing Work Related Requirements - Essential
(2-8) listed in the attached job description
form.
- A detailed CV summarising
your qualifications, AHPRA registration (or eligibility), and
relevant experience.
- Contact details of two
professional referees, one of whom must be your current
supervisor or line manager.
We welcome applications from
Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who are
passionate about making a difference in regional anaesthetics
services. While Geraldton Health Campus offers a dynamic and
rewarding work environment, it is not currently able to provide the
level of supervision required during the supervision period. As
such, eligible SIMGs must be open to undertaking a supervised
placement at another WACHS site before relocating to Geraldton. A
strong commitment to completing this supervision and transitioning
to a long-term role in Geraldton is essential.
For further information
related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of
Medical Services, by email at Margaret.Sturdy@health.wa.gov.au
or Dr Wilfred Wong, Head of Department, on tak.wong@health.wa.gov.au
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 EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
