WA Country
Health Service is seeking an experienced and committed Senior
Medical Practitioner (Emergency Medicine) to join our dynamic team
at Kalgoorlie Hospital in the heart of Western Australia’s
Goldfields region.
If you’re looking for a role where
your clinical expertise makes a lasting impact while offering both
professional growth and personal
fulfilment.
We currently
have 1x Full-Time permanent position available. We are open to
negotiate fly-in-fly-out arrangements between Perth and Kalgoorlie
(within reason).
Fixed term
appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Renumeration:
Senior Medical Practitioner Year 1-3 $377,207 - $401,095 (inclusive
of base salary, professional development allowance and 12%
superannuation).
About the
role:
As a Senior Medical
Practitioner in Emergency Medicine in Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you
will play a central role in delivering high-quality care to
patients across the Goldfields region. Working as part of a
dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive
assessment and management of inpatients, outpatients, and emergency
presentations under the guidance of Consultant
Physicians.
With a population of 52,348,
the Goldfields region faces distinctive healthcare challenges, with
13% of the population identifying as Aboriginal. Many patients,
often from low socio-economic backgrounds, present with complex
chronic conditions and cancer diagnoses. In this role, your ability
to provide culturally sensitive, patient centred care will be
crucial in supporting better health outcomes for this diverse
community.
Kalgoorlie Hospital serves
as the regional hub for the wider Goldfields region, with the
Emergency Department (ED) managing over 25,000 annual
presentations, with approximately 25% of patients identifying as
Aboriginal. Your role will be instrumental in addressing health
disparities and enhancing outcomes for this diverse community. As
the ED operates around the clock, your rotating roster will include
three possible shift times which are 08:00 to 18:00, 10:00 to
20:00, or 13:00 to 23:00. Additionally, you will participate in
on-call duties from 23:00 to 08:00, ensuring comprehensive 24/7
emergency coverage.
Within the ED at the
Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will support and educate
multi-disciplinary teams consisting of Junior Medical Officers,
nursing staff, administrative staff, and support staff. You’ll
collaborate with organisations like the Royal Flying Doctor
Service, the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, and the
WACHS Command Centre, you will work cohesively to manage the unique
cases presented, all while delivering exceptional emergency care to
the community.
This is a rewarding
opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on regional health
while working within an engaged and collaborative team in one of
Western Australia’s most unique and historic settings.
Be part of a team dedicated
to overcoming challenges and providing quality care to the region's
residents. Want to hear more? Check out the Working in
Kalgoorlie Video!
About
you:
You are a dedicated and
highly skilled Senior Medical Practitioner with a passion for
Emergency Medicine and a strong commitment to delivering patient
centred care. With broad experience in managing a wide range of
medical presentations, you are adaptable, resourceful and thrive in
diverse clinical settings where every day brings new
challenges.
Your approach to care is
collaborative and culturally sensitive, and you value the
opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams to improve
outcomes for regional and Aboriginal communities. You bring not
only clinical expertise but also empathy and a deep respect for the
unique needs of the population you serve.
You are motivated by
continuous learning, providing and supporting clinical education
and contributing to service development that strengthens the
medical workforce in regional WA.
Above all, you are driven by
the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients
across the Goldfields, and you are seeking a role where your skills
and commitment can truly make a difference across the
region.
What's in it for
you:
Enjoy generous entitlements,
including up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional
development leave, and additional leave for cultural,
compassionate, or long service (13 weeks after 10 years). Eligible
staff can also access 5 weeks of overseas PDL after 5
years.
Additional benefits
include:
- Strong Community
Spirit: You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit
community, the people of Kalgoorlie are known for their warm
hospitality.
- Easy Access to
Perth: Need to jump back to the city? Perth is only a
short 1-hour flight away, with regional residents entitled to
capped flight pricing via Qantas. There is also a return daily
passenger rail service to Perth too.
- Regional
Incentives: Additional entitlements for working in a
rural location such as district allowance, accommodation
subsidies and travel days.
- Salary
packaging: Up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650
for meals.
-
Relocation
Support: If you are coming to work from
overseas or interstate:
- You will be
eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the
relocation of yourself and your immediate family
(conditions apply and subject to regional
approval).
- We can offer a
range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR
(conditions apply).
We value your contribution -
and back it with benefits that support your lifestyle, growth, and
long-term career.
Keen to know more detailed
information about the salaries and benefits? Check out the
medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
For Further
Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Dr Vijay Kama, Head of Department, by phone on 0424 360 316 or via
email: gfmedicalworkforce@health.wa.gov.au
Eligibility
Requirements:
- Due to
the limited supervision capacity at Kalgoorlie Hospital, at
this present time individuals who require supervised practice
placements for Specialist International Medical Graduates
(SIMGs) cannot be
supported.
-
Our
ideal applicant will:
- hold
unrestricted General and/or Specialist registration
with the Medical Board of Australia, and
- have at least
two years of clinical experience in Australia or a
recognised Competent Authority country.
- Exceptional overseas
candidates may be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
- Australian citizenship
or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent
positions in the public sector. Applicants on a visa can be
appointed only on a fixed-term
contract.
Application
Process:
To apply for this position,
applicants must have a current and valid email address for online
application and communication purposes.
To complete the application,
please apply online via this link MedCareersWA #493355 - and submit the
following documents:
- Comprehensive
and Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)outlining
qualifications, training, and relevant experience,
demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the
role.
- Two Professional
Refereesincluding names and contact details. One must
be your current supervisor or line manager.
- A Statement
addressing the Essential and Desirable Work-Related
Requirements – maximum 300 word limit for each criteria
please (see attached job description).
If you encounter any
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 of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee
feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings
unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under of the Equal Opportunity Act
1984.
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 emailed
applications will not be accepted.
