WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
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.
Position Overview: Take on a leadership role at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, where we are seeking both a Head of Department and Emergency Medicine Consultants . You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality clinical services while leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional emergency care.
Kalgoorlie Hospital is the regional hub for the Goldfields, with its Emergency Department managing over 25,000 presentations annually, including 25% of patients identifying as Aboriginal. Your expertise will be crucial in improving health outcomes for this diverse community. The role includes rotating shifts (08:00-18:00, 10:00-20:00, 13:00-23:00) and on-call duties from 23:00-08:00, ensuring round-the-clock coverage.
You'll lead and support a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, and the WACHS Command Centre to handle the unique cases of the region. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, apply today!
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). Application Instructions: Apply online via MedCareersWA - 492562.
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Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on closing date. Applications after this time will be added to our talent pool for future consideration.
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