Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital

Consultant Emergency Medicine

Geraldton Hospital

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region.

This pool aims to fill current vacancies for fixed term or permanent appointments.

 Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, Sessional  and Casual, with the possibility of extension(s).

Appointments from this pool may be made until 30/07/2027.

Consultant Year 1 – 9: $397,264 - $504,517 per annum*

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

About the Role and Health Campus

We are expanding our team at Geraldton Health Campus Emergency Department, which provides comprehensive emergency services to Geraldton and other communities in the region.  As the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals via emergency telehealth.  

Our blended medical model includes FACEMs, highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars and Residents, underpinned by an active culture of teaching.  We have placements for GP trainees along with ACEM and CICM trainees and our senior doctors each have a portfolio with dedicated non-clinical time to contribute to safe, high quality-care and enhancing the overall positive patient experience.  Leadership and management training are promoted, and resources for education and supervision are well supported.

While there is a deep understanding of the serious nature of the work we undertake, Geraldton’s Emergency Department has a collegial, upbeat culture of acceptance and recognition, and is genuinely an enjoyable place to work. 

The hospital inpatient units are staffed by general specialists across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry and O&G, with an anaesthetic department consisting of specialist anaesthetists, rural generalist anaesthetists all of which are supported by registrars, residents and interns. We have a 24-hour laboratory service, radiology including CT on site, with some limited access to off-site MRI, and a full range of allied health staff and outpatient services.

We are also undergoing an exciting redevelopment. Once completed, the Geraldton Health Campus will feature an expanded, state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a new ICU and High Dependency Unit and integrated mental health service with an adult inpatient unit and short stay unit. Planning is also underway to establish a radiation oncology service with a LINAC as part of this redevelopment, ensuring we can deliver world-class, safe, and sustainable care for our Midwest communities into the future.

The Successful Candidates Will: 

• Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Have Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in emergency medicine and hospital practice.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
• Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
• Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research.

Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

Geraldton in Midwest Region Offers:

• Relaxed Lifestyle: enjoy beautiful coastal and inland landscapes, a warm climate, stunning crystal-clear beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities – all at your own pace.
• Affordable Living: compared to larger cities, the Midwest offers a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for families and individuals looking to relocate.
• Family Friendly City: Offering quality daycare, excellent public and private schools and a wide range of community sporting groups, while institutions like Central Regional TAFE and the Geraldton Jobs and Skills Centre provide outstanding training and career development opportunities.
• Cultural Scene: the region boasts a rich cultural scene with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering for a wide range of interests.

Application Instructions

Applicants must have a valid email address to apply online via MedCareersWA. 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 (max 3 pages) addressing Selection Criteria (1,2,4,6) listed in the attached job description form.
• A detailed CV summarising your qualifications, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience.
• Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager.

We welcome applications from Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who are passionate about making a difference in regional emergency medicine. While Geraldton Health Campus offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, it is not currently able to provide the level of supervision required during the supervision period. As such, eligible SIMGs must be open to undertaking a supervised placement at another WACHS site before relocating to Geraldton. A strong commitment to completing this supervision and transitioning to a long-term role in Geraldton is essential.

For further information related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of Medical Services, by email at Margaret.Sturdy@health.wa.gov.au or Dr Dan Laubscher, Head of Department, on daniel.laubscher@health.wa.gov.au

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.