Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
MP Year 1 – 9 $723.76 - $919.16 per session
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Director of Clinical Training in one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern Region. Fixed Term – Sessional, 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE) 5 year appointment with possibility of extension(s). MP Year 1 – 9 $723.76 - $919.16 per session* *(Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary as part of Arrangement A $587.91 - $763.16per Session, $61.20 per session professional development allowance, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation). Classification and increment level is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and experience. Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact on regional healthcare?
Join us as the Director of Clinical Training, a role where you will not only guide the next generation of medical professionals but also shape the future of a sustainable, regionally based medical workforce. This position provides the unique chance to deliver high-quality training experiences that rival those of metropolitan centres, while giving interns and residents the invaluable opportunity to embed themselves in the community and build a fulfilling career.
This role is ideal for a dedicated leader passionate about creating meaningful change and ready to enjoy a rewarding career in a stunning location.
About the Role This is a fractional appointment (0.4 full time equivalent) and complements another clinician working 0.3 full time equivalent.
The role is pivotal in supporting the education, supervision, and welfare of doctors in training, including interns, resident medical officers, and registrars. In partnership with the WACHS Director of Medical Education (DME) and local Director Medical Services (DMS), you play an essential role in designing and implementing medical training pathways that support our health service's vision. You will also work closely with the WACHS Central MEU to integrate medical students into the hospital setting, ensuring they gain hands-on experience and educational activities whenever appropriate.
About You With experience in medical education coordination, you are well-versed in providing comprehensive support for junior doctors and actively contribute to planning and executing training programs. As a bridge between regional and central education units, you ensure compliance with PMCWA accreditation requirements and support the integration of medical students into the hospital environment. You are passionate about fostering lifelong learning and are committed to advancing professional development for the next generation of doctors.
This role would be ideal for a medical practitioner seeking to combine clinical duties in Albany with an impactful leadership position.
The successful candidate will have. General and specialist registration by the Medical Board of Australia Fellowship of a relevant Specialist College including Royal Australian College of General Practitioners/Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Experience in the education of junior medical staff. A background in rural medical education. About Albany Hospital Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital serving the vibrant community of Albany and the Great Southern Region. With a commitment to medical education and professional development, Albany offers an expanding general medicine department, integrated community programs, and a well-established Rural Clinical School that serves as a key training site for WA's future rural generalist and specialists.
About the Region Albany offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, with all the amenities of a larger city in a picturesque coastal setting. Here, you will find bustling markets, world-class wineries, a vibrant community, and educational facilities from primary school to university, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located only a 4-hour drive or 1-hour flight from Perth, Albany offers an exceptional quality of life and career satisfaction.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
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