EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Do you have recent ED or GP experience?

Do you enjoy a diverse case mix and excellent development opportunities?

Are you looking to experience the adverture and beauty of country WA?

WA Country Health Service are urgently seeking Senior Medical Practitioners, GPs and Consultants for short-term Wheatbelt locum opportunities. We offer flexible arrangements, generous remuneration and travel/accommodation.

If you're interested, sign up for our WACHS Medical Talent Community!

As a member you will be the first to hear about our exciting locum opportunities.

About the Locum Opportunities:

We are seeking medical practitioners with experience in:

• Rural generalism
• Emergency medicine
• Obstetrics
• Anaesthetics

The Wheatbelt region have short to medium term locum opportunities in Northam, Narrogin and Merredin.

• ASAP start
• Post Graduate Year 6 (PGY6) or higher
• Ideally two week placements
• 10-12 hour shifts: days and times will vary
• Working across Emergency Department (ED) and Inpatient Ward
• Generous remuneration based on experience
• Travel, car hire and accommodation included
• Hospital meals provided

About WACHS:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) coordinates and delivers health services across 2.55 million square kilometres. From nursing posts and outreach services to child health clinics and bustling regional health campuses, the WA Country Health Service plays an important role in the lives of people in our country communities. Our services span across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern.

The population we service is diverse and expansive and as a result has widely varying health needs. WACHS has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. 

About the Wheatbelt:

The Wheatbelt region of WACHS partially surrounds the northern and eastern parts of the Perth metropolitan area. The region contains the majority of the State's grain growing areas. the Wheatbelt's economy has historically been based on agriculture, particularly cropping, which remains the most dominate industry. The region is also supported by mining, commerce, manufacturing, fishing and tourism.

WACHS Wheatbelt health provides quality treatment and care, as well as health promotion and primary health initiatives in a friendly setting for patients, staff and the Wheatbelt community. Major hospitals are located in Northam, Narrogin, Merredin and Moora with eighteen (18) smaller hospitals and fifteen (15) health centres operating throughout the region.

The Wheatbelt region consists of more health service sites than any other region in regional WA across an area approximately the same size as Victoria. Current health services include emergency care, acute and sub-acute inpatient care, residential and community aged care services, mental health and population health (including Aboriginal health, allied health, community health, health promotion & public health services).

How to Apply:

Please apply through our LiveHire WACHS Medical Talent Community and complete your sign up membership profile. Please ensure you attach a current CV/Resume as part of the sign up process to the Talent Community.

Successful Applicants:

•  Will be required to undertake the WACHS credentialling process and provide a current WWC and CRS.
• Attractive remuneration with travel and accommodation provided.

Further Information:

For further enquiries about the Wheatbelt locum opportunities, please contact WACHS Medical Services via email at WACHS.LocumDoctors@health.wa.gov.au