Full time, Contract
2 months ago, from Department of Health - Western Australia
Remuneration: MP $345,538 - $367,420 per annum* (Remuneration includes a base salary of $277,973 - $297,598, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, professional development allowance $31,926)
Sessional Rate: MP 662.38 - 704.33 per session* (Renumeration includes a base sessional rate of $532.86 - $570.48, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, professional development allowance of $61.20 per session).
*Other allowances not included in the above salary include penalty rates, On-call and recall rates Are you looking to make YOUR difference in a regional community? Collie Hospital is seeking experienced Senior Medical Practitioners to join the team and help meet the expanding emergency needs of the local hospital. Take note of professional development opportunities never before seen in the South West! This recruitment pool is to fill Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) appointments.
*Fixed Term employments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Join our growing and prospering team of Generalist Practitioners in Collie Hospital's Emergency Department. The role will involve:
Attending to patients in our Emergency Department in Collie, with an opportunity to expand your work to Bunbury Hospital, with the support of WACHS Telehealth Service (ETS).Assisting hospital staff and local general practitioners in providing after-hours and emergency responses to inpatients.Developing advanced skillsets in Anaesthetics, Surgery and/or Emergency Medicine.Mentoring the next generation of rural medical practitioners with an opportunity to teach and supervise students in their medical career.Looking to upskill further in Emergency Medicine? We can turn intention into reality, with an opportunity to work regular shifts in Bunbury Hospital's Emergency Department, supported by the best Consultants in Emergency Medicine! Training awards employees with either a certificate and/or diploma in emergency medicine. The skills developed can immediately be translated to your work in Collie, putting your newfound skills to practice!
About Collie Hospital Collie Hospital is part of the Wellington Sub District within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS). It provides a 20-bed inpatient facility with a 24/7 recently upgraded emergency department and an impressive and brand-new theatre complex. Medical staffing in Collie includes a strong mix of long-term procedural GPs and visiting medical staff from Bunbury and the South West. Bunbury Hospital is the supporting regional hospital, providing operational and governance links with Collie and the other towns in the region.
Bunbury Hospital will be undergoing a $451.1 million redevelopment with an expanded emergency department, operating theatre capacity, additional beds and expanded birthing and neonatal services – the biggest redevelopment ever undertaken in Western Australia. This development will enhance training, education and research, future-proofing healthcare services across the South West region.
Joining the team now will secure you to be part of the biggest change to happen in the South West! REGIONAL PROFILE Nestled in the heart of Western Australia 200km from Perth, and 60km from the port city of Bunbury, Collie is a charming town – formerly known for coal mining, now offering a blend of natural beauty, community spirit and economic opportunity.
The surrounding area offers rich and diverse experiences in the arts and outdoor activities, including the state's top mountain biking trails. Cultural and community events are held throughout the year, with an abundance of activities that will keep not only you, but your family entertained!
Connected in the sub-regions of the South West, introduces a number of varied activities and hidden gems to discover. It is no wonder that the South West is Western Australia's most popular tourist destination outside of Perth. The region is renowned for its wineries, fresh produce, restaurants and thriving arts community, with numerous galleries showcasing the works of the region's talented artists.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU Competitive salary package up to $360k+ inclusive of employer superannuation contributions and on-call/recall rates.An opportunity to develop your skills and qualifications in a large regional emergency department, including support to complete a Certificate and/or Diploma in Emergency Medicine.Be supported in developing advanced skills in surgery and/or anaesthetics with a newly established theatre complex and experienced generalist practitioners.Have an opportunity to be employed by the Rural Clinical School of WA (RSCWA) and provide education to resident medical students.Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat. WACHS promotes and encourages a healthy work-life balance to ensure you are at your best every day!WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
This is a 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 until 07/03/2026.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.
Please apply by providing the following documents: A statement addressing each of the Selection 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 can meet the position requirements.Contact Dr Katherine Templeman via email on ****** or call 9753 600. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.
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