Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital

Consultant Emergency Medicine

Geraldton Hospital

Deliver High-Level Emergency Care in One of Western Australia's Leading Regional Emergency Departments

Consultant Year 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum*
Head of Department Allowance: $19,174 per annum*
Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session*

Above remuneration is inclusive of base rate as of 3 September 2026, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

This recruitment pool will be used to fill current and future permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time and sessional opportunities that may arise during the life of the pool.

Available Positions: 

WA Country Health is strengthening an already established regional referral service and seeking experience clinicians who can contribute to its future direction –

• Consultant Emergency Medicine
• Consultant Emergency Medicine + Head of Department Duties

WACHS is committed to supporting flexible work practice. Applications seeking fractional FTE arrangements or other flexible working options are encouraged and will be considered. 

About Geraldton Health Campus and Emergency Department

Geraldton Health Campus is the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest and delivers comprehensive emergency care to Geraldton and surrounding communities. As a regional referral centre, the Emergency Department manages a broad mix of emergency, trauma and critical care presentations while supporting smaller regional hospitals through telehealth and retrieval coordination.

Recent investment in healthcare infrastructure has strengthened the campus' emergency, critical care and mental health capabilities, including a contemporary purpose-built Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, and a Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The Emergency Department features four resuscitation bays, a Fast Track and Ambulatory Care area, Short Stay Unit, low-stimulus observation facilities, and dedicated procedure and plaster rooms.

The introduction of the Intensive Care Unit has enhanced support for the management of complex and critically unwell patients and strengthened collaboration between Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Anaesthetics and inpatient services.

Our Emergency Department is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of FACEMs, Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, Interns, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health and Aboriginal Liaison staff. The department is accredited for ACEM, RACGP and ACRRM training and offers opportunities in leadership, medical education, workforce development and service improvement.

About the Role

As a Consultant Emergency Physician, you will provide specialist emergency care within a busy regional referral centre while contributing to clinical leadership, medical education and service development.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver specialist emergency medicine care within a busy regional Emergency Department.
• Manage critically ill and injured patients requiring prolonged emergency and critical care management.
• Lead clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Supervise, mentor and support Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, and other junior clinicians.
• Contribute to workforce development, education and service improvement initiatives.

You will bring:

• Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated senior Emergency Medicine experience within Australian healthcare settings.
• Strong critical care, resuscitation and advanced emergency procedures including airway management, procedural sedation, trauma management, central venous access and fracture reduction.
• Excellent clinical judgement, leadership and communication skills.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

A Consultant Emergency Physician with an interest in medical education would be particularly desirable as a prospective Director of Emergency Medicine Training (DEMT). A Senior Consultant Emergency Physician with demonstrated leadership experience and an interest in workforce development and service improvement would also be highly desirable as a prospective Head of Department. You will be confident in managing complex clinical presentations in regional settings where access to subspecialty support may be limited. Experience in rural emergency medicine, retrieval medicine, critical care, and regional referral centres will be highly regarded. You will be a collaborative and adaptable clinician with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You will foster a positive and supportive workplace culture while building effective professional relationships across the health service.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Modern Emergency Department and new Intensive Care Unit.
• Leadership opportunities, including potential Head of Department and Director of Emergency Medicine Training pathways.
• ACEM, RACGP and ACRRM accredited training environment.
• Strong multidisciplinary support and 24/7 senior medical presence.
• Regional incentives, relocation support and accommodation assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time and fractional FTE opportunities.
• Four weeks annual leave plus three weeks professional development leave.
• Five weeks overseas professional development leave after five years.

Application Process

This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2027.

To complete the application, you must apply online on MedCareersWA Ref # xxx and submit the following documents:

• A statement (maximum three pages) must address each of the suitability requirements below by showing how you fulfil each requirement, using specific examples where appropriate.

1. Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.
2. Significant senior-level Emergency Medicine experience within Australian healthcare settings.
3. Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership and influence decisions
4. Demonstrated ability to provide supervion and mentoring to junior medical practitioners.

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• Contact details for two work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

Note: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that allow the right to work in Australia. 

For further information related to this position: Please contact Dr Margaret Sturdy – Director of Medical Services on 0455588225 or margaret.sturdy@health.wa.gov.au   

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.

Other Conditions

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

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 can 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.