Consultant Emergency Medicine - Kalgoorlie Hospital

Looking for a role in Emergency Medicine that combines professional growth with meaningful community impact?

Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Kalgoorlie Health Campus and be at the forefront of delivering exceptional care in a unique and diverse regional setting.

We currently have 4.4 FTE available. This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time), Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) or Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About the role:

As an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will have a crucial role in delivering comprehensive clinical services and leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide top-tier emergency care.

Kalgoorlie Hospital serves as the regional hub for the wider Goldfields region, with the Emergency Department (ED) managing over 25,000 annual presentations, with approximately 25% of patients identifying as Aboriginal. Your role will be instrumental in addressing health disparities and enhancing outcomes for this diverse community. As the ED operates around the clock, your rotating roster will include three possible shift times which are 08:00 to 18:00, 10:00 to 20:00, or 13:00 to 23:00. Additionally, you will participate in on-call duties from 23:00 to 08:00, ensuring comprehensive 24/7 emergency coverage.

Within the ED at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you will lead, support, and educate multi-disciplinary teams consisting of Senior Medical Practitioners, Junior Medical Officers, nursing staff, administrative staff, and support staff. You’ll collaborate with organisations like the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, and the WACHS Command Centre, you will work cohesively to manage the unique cases presented, all while delivering exceptional emergency care to the community.

Opportunities for progression, including the potential advancement to the role of Head of Department, are available for driven candidates who excel in this position.

Want to hear more? Check out the Working in Kalgoorlie Video!

About you:

You're an experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant hungry for professional growth and personal satisfaction. Empowered by the drive to effect meaningful change, you excel in high-pressure settings and are dedicated to enhancing healthcare for underserved communities, especially Indigenous populations. Whether it's the quest for adventure, cultural advocacy, or career development that motivates you, this role offers the chance to lead, innovate, and create enduring change in a diverse and remote region.

About the Region:

The Goldfields-Esperance region in south-eastern Western Australia is the state’s largest, covering 771,276 square kilometers—three times the size of Victoria. This diverse area combines unique Aboriginal culture, historical mining and agriculture, and a rich multicultural history.

From the rugged Northern Goldfields to the stunning beaches of Esperance, the region offers a blend of remarkable landscapes and attractions. Esperance features beautiful national parks, the Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail, Woody Island, and Lake Monjingup, known for their coastal scenery and tranquil bushwalks.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia’s largest outback city with over 30,000 residents, is the vibrant heart of the Goldfields. It’s surrounded by diverse natural beauty, including eucalyptus forests, wide plains, and spinifex fields.

Keen to know more about what Kalgoorlie has to offer? Check out the Move to Kal website for more info!

What's in it for you:

• Generous leave entitlements - up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
• We value and reward long service:
  • Long Service Leave - 13 weeks of leave after 10 years of service.
  • Overseas PDL - 5 weeks of additional leave after 5 years of service for overseas professional development.
• Location based allowances which include:
  • District Allowance - regional specific.
  • Annual leave travel subsidy.
  • Subsidised rental accommodation or Government Housing.
• Increase your take home pay by utilising generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
  • Up to $2,650 on a meal entertainment card for dining experiences.
  • Access to novated leasing for a personal vehicle and associated expenses.
• 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee from July 2024.
• Reimbursement for relocation costs for overseas or interstate applicants.
• Range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).

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

For Further Job-Related Information:  If you have any questions about the role we encourage you to reach.

• Dr Reoch Nanda on 0481 478 780or via email Reoch.Nanda@health.wa.gov.au.
• Dr Ross Duncan on 0401 616 303 or via email Ross.Duncan@health.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Applicants on a visa can be appointed on a fixed-term contract.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes.

Please apply online via MedCareersWA and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

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

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 31/12/2025.

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 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 emailed applications will not be accepted.