Position Title Consultant - Emergency Medicine - Albany Health Campus

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Emergency Medicine for one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern region.

Albany Health Campus currently has 1x Full-Time permanent position for immediate appointment.

This is a Recruitment Pool to fill Various (Casual, Sessional, Part-Time, and Full-Time) Permanent or Fixed Term appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Remuneration package Year 1 – 9 $375,863 - $477,340 per annum

(Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary as part of Arrangement A $306,689 – $398,110 per annum, $31,926 per annum professional development allowance, 11% employer contributed superannuation). This is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and years of practice.

Are you looking for a rewarding role with a great lifestyle?

You can e njoy a rewarding career with our organi s ation, where we offer you the opportunity to work in a diverse team with a positive work culture and ethics . We are committed to fostering your professional growth, providing prospects for ongoing medical education, and encouraging continuous development throughout your career. Embrace the chance to explore the picturesque region, both through work-related activities and leisure pursuits. The Region offers a friendly, relaxed, and adventurous lifestyle, inviting you to experience the best of nature, culture, and history. T he region offers a sense of community with an array of services and amenities. Indulge yourself in a beautiful winery where you can pair a good bottle of local wine with freshly caught seafood and locally grown fresh produce. For a touch of adventure, take in the magnificent view of the Frankland River at the Mount Frankland Wilderness Lookout. In the Great Southern, every moment promises a blend of natural wonders and cultural richness, creating an unparalleled lifestyle.

About Great Southern - The Albany Health Campus -E mergency D epartment

The Albany Health Campus offers enhanced services in modern facilities with superior care for patients and a better working environment for staff. Seven additional treatment bays, resuscitation bays and a short-stay observation unit are available now . The Emergency Department also has treatment rooms especially designed for treating children and patients with mental illness. The t reatment bays have solid walls for greater privacy. The ED has its own 24/7 entrance for fast access. The E mergency Department has had 48,000 presentations in 2022. The Emergency Department relies on Triage Code 1-5 system which enables the department to respond to patients quickly and efficiently . (This piece of information is extracted from the attached Snapshot-Great Southern PDF document). Please feel free to revise if needed.

A bout the role

We are seeking a Consultant-Emergency Medicine who will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive clinical service in Emergency Medicine to Patients of WA Country Health Service- Great Southern and the leadership of the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive emergency services to patients of the Albany Health Campus. Promotes patient quality and safety within the emergency department. Provides leadership, management, training, supervision and education for Senior Medical Practitioners, Interns, Resident Medical Officers, and Registrars in collaboration with the Director of Medical Services .

The region is also a haven for wildlife and biodiversity, with many rare and endemic species of flora and fauna.You can witness the spectacular wildflower season in spring, or spot whales, dolphins, seals, and penguins along the coast.You can also hike or bike through the Stirling Range National Park, the only place in Western Australia that regularly receives snowfalls.

The Great Southern Region offers friendly, relaxed, and adventurous lifestyle. There is a thriving local medical community, sporting community and thriving local arts scene ready to welcome new arrivals. 

Benefits in the role include:

Competitive salary package inclusive of 11% employer superannuation contributions and generous professional expenses allowance .

Relocating incentive from overseas or interstate up to $10,000 subject to eligibility .

Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds.

Prospect to ongoing medical education and strong commitment to professional development .

Opportuni ty to supervise trainees in ED and participate in research or conduct your own research .

Immense professional opportunities that arise from country practice .

Transfer of some leave entitlements from other WA government, Commonwealth, or any other State of Australia government jurisdictions which are subject to specific conditions, audit, and review of current Industrial Agreement guidelines and assess ment on a case-by-case basis.

A pplication Instructions

Applicants must have a valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact

Please apply online  by providing the following documents:

Astatement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form

Adetailed Curriculum Vitae summarises your qualification, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience . Please provide the contact details of two referees , preferably one to be your current supervisor or line manager

For further information related to this position, please contact Dr Richard Leslie, Head of Department - Albany Health Campus - Emergency Department on (08) 9892 2228 .

O ther 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. Thisvacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check.For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

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

Eligibility Questions Essential: Are you eligible to work in Australia?
Essential: Are you eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia?

Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy.pdf Open

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