WA Country Health
Service is seeking a Medical Education Registrar for our WA Rural
Physician Training Pathway.
This is a Fixed Term
Part Time opportunity at 40 hours per fortnight for 6 or 12 months
commencing on 3 August 2026, with the possibility of
extension(s).
This position is
based in Central Office, Perth. However, consideration may be given
to applicants to be based at other WA Health
sites.
POSITION
PROFILE
The Medical Education
Registrar role is responsible for leading, promoting and supporting
the development of medical education relevant to Physician training
within the WA Country Health Service and the WA Rural Physician
Training Pathway (WA RPTP). This includes developing, implementing
and evaluating innovative education models, programs and strategies
directed towards supporting rural Physician training, in
conjunction with the WA RPTP central coordinating unit and
local-based Physician educators, supervisors and
directors.
This position
will also work with internal and external stakeholders to
coordinate and administer the WA RPTP including supporting
accreditation, training program, and reporting
requirements.
AREA
PROFILE
The WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia
and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal
people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of
public hospitals, health services and health centres located across
rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the
provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA
residents and visitors.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants
must hold General Registration with the Australian Medical Board
and have at least six months experience working in Australia or a
Competent Authority country. Applicants must also be progressing
towards attaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of
Physicians (RACP).
FOR
FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
We encourage you to contact
Priya Krishna | Network Training Program Coordinator - WA Rural
Physician Training Pathway T: (08) 6391 0633 E: WACHS.BPT@health.wa.gov.au
SALARY AND EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
Registrar Year 1-7 $158,041
to $210,963 p.a.*includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802 p.a,
professional development allowance $11,721 p.a. and 12.5%**
employer contributed superannuation.
* All rates
increment by 3% on 3 September 2026.
**
Superannuation increases to 12.5% on 1 July 2026.
In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- 12.5%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
(active from the 1 July 2026). For further
information click
here.
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are requested to
apply online via this Link: Registrar
Service Medical Education - WA Rural Physician Training
Pathway. Please note: Applicants must have a current,
valid email address in order to apply online. This email address
will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed
applications will not be accepted.
To apply,
please submit the following:
- Cover
Letter (optional – maximum of two pages).
- A
detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages) including the
names and contact details of 2 x referees (one must be your
current supervisor or line manager). Your CV must provide a
summary of your experience in the context of the advertised
vacancy.
- A
Selection Criteria - Applicants are advised to write a 2-3
pages statement addressing the selection criteria found on page
4 of the Job Description Form (JDF)
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
OTHER
CONDITIONS
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. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
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.
Please note
this 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.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
