Consultant Emergency Medicine
Consultant Emergency Medicine and General Practitioners
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for Consultants in Emergency Medicine and General Practitioners to join the WA Virtual Emergency Department of the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) in Perth, WA.
This is a recruitment pool to fill current Fixed-Term Various (Sessional, Part-time, or Full-Time) appointments. Present Funding is to 31/12/2028 with the position subject to extension(s) and/or permanency if ongoing funding is secured.
Consultant Emergency Medicine Practitioners Agreement Year 1-9:
$412,161 - $523,436 per annum pro rata*
Sessional Year 1- 9: $790.09 - $1,003.40*
General Practitioner Medical Practitioners Agreement Year 1 -4:
$377,205 - $413,945 p.a. pro rata*
The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). *Subject to the assessment of clinical skills and years of practice.
About the WA Virtual Emergency Department
The WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) is an initiative managed by the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) in 2023, providing opportunity to offer patients with the option of being seen virtually in the comfort of their own home when safe and appropriate to do so, as opposed to presenting to a physical emergency department (ED). The overarching aim of WAVED is to improve access to care and provide treatment options that achieve equally good or better patient outcomes without the need to physically visit an Emergency Department. WAVED partners with multiple other agencies to help deliver the care the patient requires.
About the Position
The WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) is seeking experienced Specialists in Emergency Medicine, Paediatric Emergency Medicine and General Practice to provide comprehensive clinical management of patients with acute and unplanned medical problems. You will provide comprehensive clinical management of these patients presenting to the WAVED with an Emergency Medicine assessment, advice and management via video consultation. When it is safe and sensible to do so patients will be managed at home.
To be eligible for these roles, you must meet one of the following requirements relevant to the role you apply:
- WA Virtual Emergency Department (General)
- Current registration as Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
- WA Virtual Emergency Department Kids (Paediatric sub-service)
- Current registration as Specialist in the specialty field of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (FRACP) OR registration as Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM), with current experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
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WA Virtual Emergency Department General Practitioner
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or equivalent that is recognised for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
Benefits Included to the Role
- Competitive salary package.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements – up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3-week professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
- Professional development opportunities.
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate.
Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.
About the Pool
- The Pool will be monitored for applications and assessment on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in the pool to fill immediate vacancies, and any other similar vacancies when they arise.
- Appointments may be made from this until 05/11/2027.
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 MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Applicants are required to attach:
- A statement no more than 3 pages addressing Work Related Requirements listed in the following Job Description Forms
- A detailed CV summarising your qualification, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
- The contact details of two professional referees of which one must be your current supervisor or line manager
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.
We encourage you to contact Dr Ian Dey – Medical Director - WA Virtual Emergency Department via email Ian.Dey@health.wa.gov.au or please call 0408 866 223.
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.
This vacancy 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
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.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
