*(Inclusive of Arrangement A base salary $333,305 - $432,658,
12% superannuation contributions, $34,696 Professional Development
Allowance as per AMA Industrial Agreement 2024)
This is a Recruitment Pool
for to fill permanent and/or fixed term appointments, with
possibility of extension(s).
About the Pool and Appointment
This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a
regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate, vacant and
future vacancies. Please note that after filling the vacancies, all
suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future
appointments.
Appointments may be made from this pool until: 30/06/2026.
As a Consultant – General Medicine you will be joining a team
providing direct clinical care of patients, supervision and
teaching of junior medical staff, as well as undertaking safety and
quality initiatives.
We invite motivated consultant physicians to join a kind,
compassionate and collegial physician group at Bunbury Regional
Hospital.
Our department us built on strong, respectful culture where
patients come first, teamwork is valued, and clinicians support one
another to deliver high quality care to regional South west.
What we offer
- A supportive values driven medical team
- Broad – rewarding general medical clinical practice with
consultant autonomy
- Opportunities for clinical leadership, service development
and innovation
- A strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and growing
regional junior doctors
- Excellent work life balance
- Expanding outpatient clinics – to ensure outreach into the
southwest
About Bunbury Hospital
Bunbury Regional Hospital is a leading tertiary acute and
specialist facility in Western Australia, proudly serving the South
West community. This 171-bed public hospital is co-located with the
equally sized St John of God Health Care private hospital, forming
the dynamic South West Health Campus.
We deliver comprehensive healthcare across a wide range of
specialties including Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Practice, and
Mental Health Services.
Now is the perfect time to be part of our journey. The hospital
is undergoing a landmark $471.5 million redevelopment — the largest
regional hospital upgrade in WA history!
The transformation includes:
- A state-of-the-art Emergency Department
- A dedicated clinical tower
- Expanded operating theatres
- Enhanced maternity, birthing, and neonatal services
Be at the forefront of innovation and clinical excellence. Join
a passionate team driving change, shaping the future of healthcare,
and making a real impact in the lives of our community.
What does the South West offer?
- Quality schooling options – Perfect for
your family access to quality public schooling with over 100
public schools, educating 30,000 students offering strong
community-based learning environments.
- Tertiary Education – Bunbury is home to
Edith Cowan University (ECU) – South West Campus, one of the
largest university campuses outside Perth, supporting a range
of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Lifestyle, Nature & Recreation – The South
West is a natural playground, with scenic trails, coastal
beaches, combined with a food and wine scene that is world
renowned – being a hustling and bustling tourist
destination.
- Food, Wine and Culinary Experiences – The
South West is internationally acclaimed for a myriad of premium
food and wine, especially in the Margaret River Wine region
known for quality vineyards and gourmet produce from farm to
table.
- Unique Caves & Geological Sites – The
Leeuwin-Naturaliste cave systems, some of the
youngest limestone caves globally, offer a
distinctive natural experience.
Benefits Include:
- Grow Your Career: Access unique learning
and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith
Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School
(RCS).
- A multidisciplinary team: Join a close,
supportive team that lives and breathes in the community. You
will be welcomed, valued and given the opportunity to connect,
contribute and help shape a growing service.
- Relocation Support: Assistance available
for relocation, helping you settle in with ease. *
- Flexible Working, Balanced Living: Benefit
from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a health
work-life balance - where operationally possible.
- Easy Regional/International Connectivity:
Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and
Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
- Exceptional Education: The South West
boasts high-quality public and private schooling options,
making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a
family.
Application
Instructions:
To apply, please submit your
application online via MedCareersWA
493137 using a valid email address. This email address
will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
Please apply online by submitting the following
documents:
• A statement addressing each of the Essential
(1-9) and Desirable (1-4) Selection Criteria found in the
‘Work-Related Requirements” page 4 of the
JDF - 610104 Consultant Physician General Medicine.PDF and how
you can meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which
summarises your experience and how you can meet the position
requirements.
• Contact details for two work-related
referees (one referee must be a current supervisor or a
manager).
For Further Job-Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Dr Aneera Mahanga or
John Brearly on 9722 1000 or email
aneera.mahanga@health.wa.gov.au or
john.brearley@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
