Rockingham Peel Group are seeking
applications for a Medical Co-Director for our
Acute and Community Medicine Directorate.
We currently have a 2-year
fixed-term position, with possibility of extension, at 10
sessions
per fortnight (0.5 FTE) with Co-Director
allowance.
There is a possibility of
increased appointment to a total of 1.0 FTE for 2 separate roles.
In addition, applicants may bring over their
clinical load of up to 0.5 FTE should Rockingham General Hospital
have vacancy for their speciality.
The rate of Clinical
Directors Allowance is 20% of the prescribed base salary
(Arrangement B - Consultant Year 9).
Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) is
part of the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS), one of the
fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises
two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray
District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health
services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship
hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality
general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as
outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical
services, palliative care and allied health services.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and
effective hospital and health services within a catchment area
stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern
half of Perth. Our vision is excellent health care, every
time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan
here.
About the Role
The Medical Co-Director Acute and
Community Medicine Directorate works in partnership with the
Nursing Co-Director to provide effective leadership, governance,
strategic planning and operational management of the relevant
clinical stream within the Directorate and supports all staff
within the Directorate to provide high-quality and efficient
patient care consistent with the Hospital’s safety, quality and
performance frameworks.
As a member of the Executive team
you will provide clinical and corporate governance within
Rockingham Peel Group.
Our values guide our work in every
action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS
encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people
with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities
are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our
workforce.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Dr Asheila Narang, Executive Director
at asheila.narang@health.wa.gov.au
or call 08 9599 4331.
If you are ready to partner
with us see the application instructions below and apply
through:
MedCareersWA
- Department of Health WA - Careers Search Page
Your application should
include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees
who can attest to your suitability for this role.
Applicants MUST apply
online via MedCareersWA
These documents should be complete
and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you
allow enough time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
South Metropolitan Health Service
will only accept applications that are lodged with the express
permission of the applicant and containing all necessary
information, including personal contact details. We will not accept
unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or
search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation
unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a
vacancy.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid
working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian
citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work
indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and 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 engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This is a recruitment pool
for fixed-term, sessional appointments with the possibility of
extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed
in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar
vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until
30/06/2026.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
CRVCID 715227 / MedCareersWA
Reference No. 493113
