Consultant – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Part time, Full time, Contract, Permanent, Casual/Temporary
2 months ago , from
Western Australia Government
A unique opportunity waits for a Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, seeking the opportunity to provide a high standard of evidence based obstetric and gynaecological (O&G) care to patients in the South West region.
This a Recruitment Pool to fill 1x Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full-Time, Part Time and Sessional) appointments*
*Fixed Term appointments are subject to extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the role:
Your role as a Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecologist you will provide excellent level clinical care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology referral centre supporting level 2 and 3 sites that refer care to the regional centre. You will also provide leadership and facilitates orientation, training, supervision, and education and where relevant for Doctors in Training (DiTs).
About the region:
The South West region is in the south-western corner of Western – it shares its eastern boundary with the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions and is bordered by the Indian & Southern Oceans, with around 1,000km of spectacular coastline. The South West region covers an area of 24,000 square kilometres, representing around 1.0% of the landmass of Western Australia.
The region boasts a rich and varied natural environment. It is home to 24 different national parks, tall timber forests, ancient caves and an abundance of wildflowers, birdlife, and native wildlife. Its coastline features some of the best beaches in the country and is a popular surfing destination worldwide. The South West is Western Australia's most popular tourist destination outside of Perth and is renowned for its wineries, fresh produce, restaurants and thriving arts community, with numerous galleries showcasing the works of the region's talented artists.
Situated in proximity from popular attractive coast lines and the well-known Margaret River Tourist Region. The South West currently has direct connection to Melbourne and Sydney, via Busselton airport 30 minutes from the Campus.
What we offer:
An attractive salary package of up to $477K+ inclusive of employer contributed superannuation.
The South West region is home to some of the best beaches, fishing locations, wreck diving and water sport activities, keeping you and/or your family occupied!
Explore and experience the unique charm of the region's towns such as Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Gracetown, Margaret River, Hamelin Bay and Augusta right on your doorstep!
Teaching and research opportunities available with Rural Clinical School and the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG) trainees.
Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat! As such WACHS promotes and encourages a healthy work life balance to ensure you are at your best each day!
Save yourself a 2-hour drive back to Perth Airport and drive 30 minutes from Bunbury to Busselton Airport.
With direct flights operating 3 times a week between Sydney and Melbourne – you are only one flight away from your next international (or domestic) getaway!
For Further Job-Related Information
We encourage you to contactDr Lauren Megaw – Consultant Obstetrician – Bunbury Hospital on 9722 1000 .
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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact ******
Please apply online via
MedCareersWA
by providing the following documents:
Astatement addressing each of the Selection Criteriafound in the attached Job Description Form and how you can meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
Adetailed Curriculum Vitaewhich summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. 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.
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.
This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
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 until30/09/2026.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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 sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
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