Registrar - Service - Orthopaedic Surgery

Location:  Bunbury and/or Busselton Health Campus.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12-months commencing in February 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).

We currently have two positions available.

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 30/03/2026.

POSITION PROFILE

The two positions are suitable for enthusiastic applicants interested in improving their Orthopaedic skills under direct supervision and for those interested in applying for a position in the Orthopaedic Training Program. The successful applicants will gain a minimum of 12 months quality Orthopaedic experience working alongside two (2) Orthopaedic Trainees and six (6) Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeons. The Registrar roster incorporates a 1:6 oncall component.

Suitable applicants must hold full and unconditional General Registration with APHRA and be able to demonstrate at least one previous year of Orthopaedic Registrar or RMO experience in Australia or a comparable country.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the clinical care of patients under the supervision of senior medical staff including:

• Attending to patients in order of medical urgency.
• Taking history of full medical examinations of new admissions and arranging appropriate investigations and assisting with medical procedures as required.
• Managing medical conditions according to acceptable clinical standards under supervision of consultants.
• Collaborating with other Medical, Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient management and communication with family, outside medical practitioners, and/or community services concerning patient management.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact our WACHS-SW Medical Recruitment team wachs-swmedicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au

AREA PROFILE

The WA Country Health Service (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, including 45,000 Aboriginal 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. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

REGION PROFILE

The Margaret River Region is an area of magnificent beauty on the South West Coast of the beautiful state of Western Australia. Stretching from Busselton along the shores of Geographe Bay down to Augusta the most south-westerly point of Australia.

The area is blessed with spectacular and pristine beaches, abundant opportunities for outdoor activities such caves, adventurous walks and trails and world class surfing spots. It is also renowned for its divine cuisine, welcoming locals and award-winning wines in nearly every direction.

South West residents have a high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and general wellbeing.

Benefits of Working in Bunbury/Busselton:

• Close and regular contact and support from quality Consultant Specialists who are very supportive
• Enjoy a broader scope of practice and true breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures you would not have access to in a metro setting
• Work with amazing mentors who are very passionate and inspiring
• Work with a close-knit team where you’ll be guaranteed to form strong supportive friendships and be a part of the local community
• Great work/life balance with limited commute and access to some of the most beautiful scenic sites in Western Australia
• Attractive and competitive remuneration benefits

More information:

WA Country Health Service - Working at Bunbury Regional Hospital

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online here. 

Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages)
   including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.

1. A cover letter addressing the following eligibility criteria (no more than 1 page).   Answers to these will be assessed by the panel in determining your suitability to the role.

Essential:

• Hold full and unconditional General Registration with AHPRA

Desirable:

• Minimum 1-year Orthopaedic RMO or Service Registrar experience
• GSSE examination (Generic Surgical Sciences Examination)

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

OTHER CONDITIONS

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

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.

 LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.