Salary: MP Year 1-9 $377,556 - $479,490 p.a. pro rata (inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)
Location: Kalgoorlie
Unit/Division: Goldfields -> Medical Services
Work Type: Sessional, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Looking for a role in Emergency Medicine that combines professional growth with meaningful community impact? Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Kalgoorlie Health Campus and be at the forefront of delivering exceptional care in a unique and diverse regional setting. About the role: As an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will have a crucial role in delivering comprehensive clinical services and leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide top-tier emergency care.
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 lead, support, and educate multi-disciplinary teams consisting of Senior Medical Practitioners, Junior Medical Officers, nursing staff, administrative staff, and support staff. You will collaborate with organisations like the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, and the WACHS Command Centre, working cohesively to manage the unique cases presented, all while delivering exceptional emergency care to the community.
Opportunities for progression, including the potential advancement to the role of Head of Department, are available for driven candidates who excel in this position.
What's in it for you: Generous leave entitlements - up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.We value and reward long service: Long Service Leave - 13 weeks of leave after 10 years of service.Overseas PDL - 5 weeks of additional leave after 5 years of service for overseas professional development.Location based allowances which include: District Allowance - regional specific.Annual leave travel subsidy.Subsidised rental accommodation or Government Housing.Increase your take home pay by utilising generous salary packaging benefits: Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.Up to $2,650 on a meal entertainment card for dining experiences.Access to novated leasing for a personal vehicle and associated expenses.11.5% Superannuation Guarantee from July 2024.Reimbursement for relocation costs for overseas or interstate applicants.Range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).Eligibility to Apply: 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 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.
A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements.A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).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 31/12/2025.
Other Conditions: 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.
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.
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.
Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.
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