Are you looking for
a sea change in the South West of WA?
WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is seeking experienced Consultant Physician
Geriatrics to join the team in South West
Region
This is a
Recruitment Pool to fill Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or
Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full Time and Fixed Term Part
Time) appointments for 5 years and with possibility of
extension(s). Closing Monday 29 June 2026.
MP Year 1-9 $412,161
- $523,436 p.a.* Full time (80 hours per
fortnight).
*Inclusive of base
salary, 12% superannuation and professional development allowance
as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial
Agreement 2024.
Please note: If
successful classification and level will be determined based on
your qualifications, certifications, experience outlined in your CV
and if applicable, assessment outcomes by specialist college and
AHPRA registration status.
About the
Role
As a Consultant Physician in
Geriatric Medicine, you will deliver specialist geriatric services
across the South West Region of Western Australia. You will play a
key leadership role in developing and delivering:
- Day
Therapy services
- Rehabilitation in the
Home
- A
Rehabilitation/Restorative Care Unit at Bunbury
Hospital
You will also contribute
to:
- Ortho-geriatric
services
- Rehabilitation services
at Busselton Hospital
The service spans both
inpatient and community settings and works closely with the South
West Regional Aged Care Team, including the Aged Care Assessment
Team.
About the
Region
The South West region is an
area of magnificent beauty on the south west coast of WA.
Stretching from Busselton along the shores of Geographe Bay down to
Augusta, the most south-westerly point of Australia.
The area is blessed with
spectacular and pristine beaches, abundant opportunities for
outdoor activities such cave exploring, adventurous walks and
trails and world class surfing spots. It is also renowned for its
divine cuisine, welcoming locals and award-winning wines in nearly
every direction.
South West residents have a
high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to
live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as
health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and
general wellbeing.
Bunbury Hospital is a
171-bed public facility, co-located with St John of God Bunbury
Hospital, forming part of the South West Health Campus—the largest
health complex in regional Western Australia. It consists of 39
beds including ED ambulatory care and Short Stay Unit. The
department receives in excess of 45,000 presentations per year of
whom approximately 40 per cent require admission. Case-mix,
including acuity and activity is highly varied. Our patients are
younger than many tertiary sites with 25 per cent being
children.
The hospital provides care
to over 80,000 residents and visitors and is undergoing a $471.5
million redevelopment, including:
- A
state-of-the-art Emergency Department
- A
dedicated clinical tower
- Expanded
operating theatres
- Enhanced
maternity, birthing and neonatal services
Why the South
West?
The South West offers an
exceptional lifestyle, including:
- Quality
education – 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 and
nature – 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 and
wine – 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 natural
attractions: 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.
- 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.
Recruitment Pool
Information
The panel will monitor this
recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular
basis.
- 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 October 2026.
Application
Instructions
Applicants must have a
current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email
address will be used for communication with
applicants.
To complete the application,
please apply via MedCareersWA - Job Ref # 493270 and
submit the following documents:
- A statement
addressing each of the Essential (1-9) and Desirable (1-4)
Selection Criteria found in the ‘Work-Related
Requirements” 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).
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
For Further Job
Related Information:
We encourage you to contact
Dr Kathleen Atkinson on 08 9720 5900 or via email kathleen.atkinson@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.
