Job opportunity

South Metropolitan Health Services 2027 Medical Intake

Registrar - Service/Trainee - Emergency Medicine

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6-12 months 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 30/09/2026.

Position Profile:
Since opening in early Feb 2015, FSH ED has developed into a high functioning unit that is the busiest ED in the state, and one of the busiest in Australasia. It has a diverse case mix including complex medicine, transplant medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, burns, cardiothoracic, paediatrics and neonates.

The ED has 85 beds including a 15-bed resuscitation area and a separate 15 bed paediatric triage and treatment area. The department saw over 110,000 presentations in the last year, with 25 per cent of those being paediatric. As such, this department provides an excellent opportunity for paediatric skill development and completion of your paediatric logbook. We are a pro-active department that manages a very high acuity caseload with over 1800 priority 1 ambulances per year. Access to procedures is high, with our emergency staff independently performing over 225 intubations, 70 central lines, 450 procedural sedations and 300 major joints or fractures per year.

The department is accredited with ACEM for 36 months of training at major referral status. FSH ED has a comprehensive primary and fellowship exam teaching program, active ED academic and toxicology units, ED Simulation program, as well as an active ED ultrasound unit with opportunities for Registrars to complete US accreditation with supervised training time. Trainee Registrars have access to rotations at FSH in Anaesthetics, ICU, Acute General Medicine, General Paediatrics and Cardiology. We also facilitate rotations to regional Emergency Departments to comply with regional ED training time.

Within the ED at FSH we have several ACEM accredited special skill training positions including ED Education and Simulation, Geriatrics, Research, Toxicology and Ultrasound. Interested Registrars should indicate interest in one of these on their application. Applicants are required to complete the attached ‘Emergency Registrar Rotation Preference List’ and submit as part of the application documents.

Area Profile:
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Adult Burns Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Rehabilitation Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations, renal transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.

*May also rotate to Rockingham and Peel

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Rachel Price (08) 6152 2222 or via email at Rachel.Price@health.wa.gov.au

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (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. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
3. Applicants are required to complete the attached ‘Emergency Registrar Rotation Preference List’ and submit as part of the application documents.

**Trainee Registrars Only: To be assessed for a training role you are required to answer the additional essential criteria marked “Trainee Registrars Only” (Essential Selection Criteria 2). You will also provide supporting documentation (e.g. College Registration confirmation) to suitably address this criteria.

**Service Registrars Only: To be assessed for a service role you are not required to answer the additional essential criteria marked “Trainee Registrars Only” (Essential Selection Criteria 2).

Application Guide: How To Apply
Registrar Information: Registrars

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

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.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Other Conditions: 

• This position 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
• 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.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.