This is a unique chance for a Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon to provide high quality surgical care, contribute
meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of rural community, and
enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle in one of Australia’s most
stunning regional settings - the Great Southern.
We currently have 1.0 FTE available offering Full Time,
Permanent or Fixed Term opportunities. Fixed Term roles may include
options for extension and/or transition to permanency.
Consultant Year 1–9: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum,
inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and Professional
Development allowance.
The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical
Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base
Salary, 12% superannuation, and professional development
allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications,
clinical skills, and years of practice.
About The Role
As an orthopaedic surgeon, you will perform clinical duties and
provide patient care within the predefined scope of practice
including onsite consultation, emergency services, outpatient
clinics, operations and procedures.
The position provides clinical oversight, support and advice to
medical practitioners in the field of orthopaedics, whilst also
overseeing the training of Registrars, Resident Medical Officer and
Interns.
Additionally, you will participate in programs to ensure safety
and quality of orthopaedic services including audits, incident
reviews and clinical practice improvement projects.
This is an opportunity where you can:
- Work and upskill in one of the most advanced Regional
Medical Resource Centres in WA
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the possibility
of a four day work week
- Play an integral role in designing, shaping, and growing
services to meet the needs of the region
- Experience the natural beauty, lifestyle, and adventure
that Albany and the Great Southern have to offer
Check out our video and dive into the Orthopaedic Surgeon
opportunity at Albany Health Campus.
The Successful Candidates Will:
- Hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of
Australia without restrictions.
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of
Surgeons (RACS) Orthopaedic.
- Substantial clinical experience relevant to Orthopaedic
Surgery
- SIMG applicants must hold a valid specialist assessment
outcome from the relevant college, with up to 12 months of
required supervision, prior to applying.
Albany Health Campus
Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital
serving 80,000 residents in Albany and the Great Southern
Region. A new 32 bed ward is scheduled for completion in early
2027. It functions as a regional resource centre and
secondary referral hospital, handling over 30,000 acute
presentations annually in its Emergency Department. The
hospital's medical services include a growing general medicine
department with an integrated HomeSafe program, bridging
acute care and community services. General Medicine features a mix
of Physicians and Rural Generalists, supported by junior medical
staff and training registrars. The hospital also offers specialized
services in medical oncology, radiation oncology, subacute care,
and palliative care, with a high dependency unit managed by
rotating specialists.
Albany Health Campus is known for service innovation,
implementing hospital avoidance strategies through
the HomeSafe and Home Hospital programs. As a regional
training hub, it is dedicated to educating the next generation of
health workers, with accredited programs for Basic and Advanced
physician training and internal medicine.
Why Albany?
- Relaxed Lifestyle:Enjoy stunning coastal
and inland landscapes, a warm
climate, crystal-clear beaches, and a wide range of
outdoor activities.
- Affordable Living:Compared to larger
cities, Albany offers a more affordable cost of living, making
it an attractive option for families and individuals
looking to relocate.
- Family-Friendly Community:Albany provides
quality childcare, excellent public and private schools, and a
variety of community sporting groups. Institutions such as
South Regional TAFE and local training centres offer
outstanding career development opportunities.
- Vibrant Cultural Scene:The region boasts a
rich cultural life with events, festivals, and recreational
activities catering to a wide range of interests.
-
Discover Albany, where coastal beauty,
rich history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect
blend of adventure and tranquillity.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements: Benefit
from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy
work-life balance where operationally possible.
- Competitive Salary Package:Inclusive of
12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous
professional development allowance.
- Salary Packaging:Access to salary
packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
- 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 trainees in ED, participate in quality
improvement and research.
Keen to know more about the benefits in
detail? Check
out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and
valid email address for online application and communication
purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online,
please contact
MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Applicants must apply online via MedCareersWA -
Job Ref # 493160 -
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Albany - Albany Health Campus, WA,
Australia - WA Country Health Service, WA, Australia
- A statement (max 2 pages) addressing Selection
Criteria listed in the attached job description
form.
- A detailed CV summarising your qualifications, AHPRA
registration, and relevant experience.
- Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom
must be your current supervisor or line manager.
For further information related to this position, please contact
Dr Tom Bowles - Director Surgical Services on 98922222.
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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. This
will remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
